PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health

Oregon State University - Main Campus, Corvallis, United States

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Public PolicyMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

PHD

The PhD program prepares students for careers in research, university teaching in graduate programs, policy analysis and development, and high-level public health positions. A master's degree in a relevant field is required for consideration of admission. Those without an MPH degree will be required to take MPH core courses. The PhD program consists of a minimum of 109 credit hours, including at least 36 graduate credits devoted to preparation of the thesis. Doctoral students take courses in research and quantitative methods, theory, and their area of emphasis. Each student and his or her doctoral committee jointly determine the student's specific program of doctoral study. This process allows students to design a course of study uniquely suited to their career goals. Program Concentrations The College of Public Health and Human Sciences is the only institution in the state of Oregon that offers a PhD in Public Health. More specifically, the College offers a PhD in Public Health with concentrations in: Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology Health Policy Health Promotion and Health Behavior

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

PHD

IELTS

6.5+

Students must have a four year Bachelors with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 2nd Class Honours: Upper Division (a 'B' Average) and they should have a minimum score of 550 or higher on TOEFL (paper-based).

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 USD

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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More programs from the university

Oregon State University’s 200 undergraduate degree programs are offered across its 11 colleges:

    Agricultural sciences
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    Education
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    Forestry
    Liberal arts
    Pharmacy
    Public health and human sciences
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    Veterinary medicine

How to apply

Students who meet the academic and language requirements outlined here can opt for direct entry, while students who need an extra nudge to meet the GPA and language requirements may choose to undergo preliminary training on a ‘pathway program’ at Oregon State before they begin their course.

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