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PhD Global Health and Development at Emory University

Emory University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD trains researchers to use science to improve public health policy and practice for underserved populations worldwide, with a focus on implementation science and the methods needed to design and run programmes and policies.

Faculty: Laney Graduate School / Rollins School of Public Health  |  Department: Hubert Department of Global Health  |  Duration: 5 years, full-time, in person  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

45 credit hours of coursework in global health theory, research design, policy, development and behavioural and social science methods, two research rotations, teaching roles in years two and three, a qualifying exam by end of year two, and a dissertation with oral defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application to the Laney Graduate School; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose of 500 words or fewer; transcripts from all institutions attended; resume or CV; TOEFL scores for international applicants; a statement on building collaborative and respectful graduate communities. Complete application due December 1.

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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