International Health, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The International Health PhD program prepares students to become independent investigators in academic and non-academic research institutions and emphasizes contributions to theory and basic science. International students in F-1 status who complete this program and obtain post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) may be eligible for the STEM OPT Extension . Students should consult the Office of International Services if they have questions about this benefit.

Faculty: Bloomberg School of Public Health | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Students are expected to take 6 quarters and at least 96 credits of coursework to satisfy the educational requirements for the Human Nutrition program, pass a written and an oral comprehensive exam, a final oral defense and successfully complete a thesis research project. At least two thirds of course credits that are required are associated with the core content areas common to all doctoral students (about 64 credits).

Career pathways

According to the requirements of the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), all BSPH degree students must be grounded in foundational public health knowledge. Please view the list of specific CEPH requirements by degree type .

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Entry requirements

The program seeks to attract and train future experts and leaders in public health nutrition across a range of professional interests and backgrounds. Entry into the doctorate in philosophy (PhD) program in Human Nutrition requires, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, preferably in nutritional, biological, food health or social sciences, public health practice, food security, economics or health policy with a minimum of one year of post-baccalaureate experience which can take the form of a master’s degree, a dietetic internship, medical training or other relevant work experience. GRE scores are optional.*

Advanced Academic Programs charges a $90 non-refundable application fee per programme application for Summer 2027 and later terms.

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