Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Health Services - Health Behavior and Social Determinants of Health in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
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Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,707
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our program aims to educate future health services researchers and equip them for leadership roles in the field. Alumni establish research careers at prestigious universities, policy organizations, healthcare companies, and government institutions. Addressing today's complex healthcare challenges, we focus on developing scholars who enhance population health through rigorous research and its practical application. The Health Services PhD Program maintains top-tier rankings, delivering outstanding training in research methodologies, system analysis, policy studies, and health determinants.
The Health Behavior and Social Determinants specialization enables students to utilize social science theories and approaches in public health research and practice. This track provides focused education on health influencers, behavioral theories, intervention strategies, program development, health messaging, and community-engaged research methods.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Get unofficial transcripts from each college or university you've attended. Download unofficial transcripts or scan printed copies. Prior schools and minor transcripts for coursework that has no relevance to the degree can be omitted. Hold the minimum equivalent of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
Also acceptable: hold a Master's degree, a doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Phil.), or a professional degree (M.D., J.D., D.V.M., etc.) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
Have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits from a baccalaureate degree (for a Master's, doctoral, or professional degree, the total cumulative average may be used). TOEFL iBT: 80, IELTS: 6.5
Also acceptable: hold a Master's degree, a doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Phil.), or a professional degree (M.D., J.D., D.V.M., etc.) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
Have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4 point scale) from a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. or its equivalent from a foreign institution for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits from a baccalaureate degree (for a Master's, doctoral, or professional degree, the total cumulative average may be used). TOEFL iBT: 80, IELTS: 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,707