15 Dec, 2026Application Deadline
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Health
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program in Temple’s Christopher M. Barnett College of Public Health emphasizes the use of economics, health services and outcomes research—as well as healthcare administration and leadership—to study today’s challenging health policy issues. Students graduate from this doctoral degree program ready to pursue careers as academic researchers in universities or as policymakers who can help address critical questions in healthcare and public health.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD students work closely with faculty on key public health topics, such as
Students have opportunities to improve community health and reduce public health inequities in one of the largest urban settings in the nation. Many doctoral students in the Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program collaborate with community-based and healthcare delivery organizations in Philadelphia while they conduct research projects for their dissertations. The Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program allows you to work closely with faculty and peers to collaborate on research studies, develop collegial bonds, meet potential mentors and collaborators, and prepare for your future in health policy.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD graduates enter academic research and teaching positions, or work in private and public institutional settings to develop, evaluate and implement health policy at local, state, national and global levels. These institutions may include health foundations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and public health departments.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD students work closely with faculty on key public health topics, such as
- eliminating health disparities;
- examining healthcare costs;
- improving the quality and the outcomes of healthcare services; and
- developing policy initiatives that target areas of population health such as aging, chronic diseases, mental health, risk behaviors, substance use and violence/injury prevention.
Students have opportunities to improve community health and reduce public health inequities in one of the largest urban settings in the nation. Many doctoral students in the Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program collaborate with community-based and healthcare delivery organizations in Philadelphia while they conduct research projects for their dissertations. The Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program allows you to work closely with faculty and peers to collaborate on research studies, develop collegial bonds, meet potential mentors and collaborators, and prepare for your future in health policy.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD graduates enter academic research and teaching positions, or work in private and public institutional settings to develop, evaluate and implement health policy at local, state, national and global levels. These institutions may include health foundations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and public health departments.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Health
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program in Temple’s Christopher M. Barnett College of Public Health emphasizes the use of economics, health services and outcomes research—as well as healthcare administration and leadership—to study today’s challenging health policy issues. Students graduate from this doctoral degree program ready to pursue careers as academic researchers in universities or as policymakers who can help address critical questions in healthcare and public health.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD students work closely with faculty on key public health topics, such as
Students have opportunities to improve community health and reduce public health inequities in one of the largest urban settings in the nation. Many doctoral students in the Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program collaborate with community-based and healthcare delivery organizations in Philadelphia while they conduct research projects for their dissertations. The Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program allows you to work closely with faculty and peers to collaborate on research studies, develop collegial bonds, meet potential mentors and collaborators, and prepare for your future in health policy.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD graduates enter academic research and teaching positions, or work in private and public institutional settings to develop, evaluate and implement health policy at local, state, national and global levels. These institutions may include health foundations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and public health departments.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD students work closely with faculty on key public health topics, such as
- eliminating health disparities;
- examining healthcare costs;
- improving the quality and the outcomes of healthcare services; and
- developing policy initiatives that target areas of population health such as aging, chronic diseases, mental health, risk behaviors, substance use and violence/injury prevention.
Students have opportunities to improve community health and reduce public health inequities in one of the largest urban settings in the nation. Many doctoral students in the Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program collaborate with community-based and healthcare delivery organizations in Philadelphia while they conduct research projects for their dissertations. The Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD program allows you to work closely with faculty and peers to collaborate on research studies, develop collegial bonds, meet potential mentors and collaborators, and prepare for your future in health policy.
Health Policy and Health Services Research PhD graduates enter academic research and teaching positions, or work in private and public institutional settings to develop, evaluate and implement health policy at local, state, national and global levels. These institutions may include health foundations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and public health departments.
Admission Requirements
110+
53+
6.5+
79+
15 Dec 2026
Aug
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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