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Mental Health, PhD at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Mental Health is a research-oriented doctoral degree in the Department of Mental Health, with research programs including Substance Use Epidemiology, Global Mental Health, Mental Health and Aging, Prevention Research and Psychiatric Epidemiology.

Faculty: Bloomberg School of Public Health  |  Department: Department of Mental Health  |  Duration: Average 4-5 years; 7-year University maximum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

In the first two years students take core courses in Mental Health, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, complete research ethics training and attend weekly seminars. Milestones are a written comprehensive exam in January of year two, a public proposal presentation, a preliminary exam and a dissertation defense. School requirements include a minimum of four consecutive full-time terms in residency.

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Application information

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

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