DrPH Doctor of Public Health at Harvard University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Public Health degree prepares experienced public health professionals to lead change across organizations, systems, and communities. This multidisciplinary, practice-based degree combines advanced education in public health with training in leadership, management, communication, analytical methods, and innovation.

Faculty: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health | Duration: On Campus (Summer start) • Full-time (3+ years) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Required courses include DRPH 200: Qualitative Methods in Health Research: Practice, Principles, and Critical Considerations; DRPH 201: Fundamental Concepts of Public Health; DRPH 215: Developing and Delivering Purposeful Learning Experiences; DRPH 240A/B: Leadership in Public Health I; DRPH 242: Leadership in Public Health II.

Career pathways

Harvard DrPH graduates are prepared to lead across public health and health care settings. Drawing on their coursework and real-world field experience, graduates may launch new initiatives, lead change within existing organizations, and translate public health research into policies, programs, and practices that improve population health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligibility: A master’s or doctoral degree in the health sciences or in another related field or non-US equivalent. At least six years of full-time public health and/or public service experience in a relevant discipline. Advanced degrees will not be considered in lieu of work experience, as coursework will build directly on professional skills and experiences. Volunteering, internships, part-time employment, and work experience used to satisfy a degree requirement do not fulfill the full-time work experience requirement. Prior coursework in public health-related methods and in specific technical areas of public health is also beneficial. Candidate applications should display a history of energy, creativity, and passion for public health as well as an appetite and vision to effect change. The DrPH Admissions Committee seeks to admit students with interest and experience across

USD 58,272 a year (2026-2027). DrPH tuition for years 1 and 2 (year 3 $29,136; year 4 $7,284); tuition only Source

Duration: On Campus (Summer start) • Full-time (3+ years)

Apply through the official page: https://hsph.harvard.edu/admissions/applying-to-a-degree-program/

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