International Health & Sustainable Development, PhD at Tulane University

Programme overview

Prepares global public health researchers to study global health and development, conduct original research in resource-constrained settings, and teach, mentor and advise.

Faculty: Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine | Department: Department of International Health and Sustainable Development | Duration: 49 credit hours; model schedule four years | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

18 foundational credits, core courses in sustainable human development, advanced global health research methods, social determinants of health, qualitative methods, pedagogy and grant writing, three electives, teaching assistantship, comprehensive exam, prospectus and dissertation.

Career pathways

Teaching, mentoring and advising students, programmes, development officials and governments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (doctoral programmes): GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale highly suggested (no fixed minimum); GRE not required and not considered; three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV and official transcripts, applied through SOPHAS; international applicants whose English proficiency must be shown need TOEFL 89, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 120.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Duration: 49 credit hours; model schedule four years

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