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PhD Health Behavior at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

Nationally recognised Ph.D. preparing graduates for scholarly inquiry in health promotion and prevention of health problems, covering basic and applied research.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: School of Public Health  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

Research areas include programme planning and development, health policy management, evaluation of programme effectiveness, and lifestyle and health behaviour related to nutrition, exercise, stress, substance use, family health, communicable disease, human sexuality and aging.

Career pathways

Research, teaching in higher education, or executive leadership positions in governmental health agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Public Health PhD (Health Behavior): a master's degree is required. Applicants submit a research statement (research interests, research experience, questions to pursue, faculty advisor contacted, post-degree plans), recommendation letters addressing research potential, both a SOPHAS application and an IU graduate application; a writing sample is optional.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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