PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health PHD Programme By Oregon State University |TopUniversities
Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Programme 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

Programme 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

Admission Requirements

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).

Jan-2000

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