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PhD Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences at Emory University

Emory University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences is a full-time doctoral programme taking about four years, with two years of coursework, teaching and research assistant work followed by dissertation research.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School  |  Department: Rollins School of Public Health - Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences  |  Duration: About 4 years, full-time, in person  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

48 credit hours of required core coursework, two research rotations from the first semester, TATTO teaching training, Jones Program in Ethics, a comprehensive exam after the 48 credits with a B average or better, and a dissertation defence in years 3-4.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and a master's degree in public health or a related field. Laney Graduate School application, three letters of recommendation, up to three selected faculty advisors, statement of purpose, transcripts, writing sample and resume/CV. A small number of applicants are invited to interview in late winter.

USD 74,700 a year (2026-27). Laney Graduate School tuition band (full-time, 9 or more credit hours: $24,900 per term over fall, spring and summer). Tuition only; excludes fees, housing, health insurance and living costs. Emory publishes one tuition rate for all students. Source

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date. GRE requirements vary by programme.

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