PhD Health Behavior Health Promotion at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Led by a diverse faculty of leaders in the discipline of health behavior health promotion, this doctoral program features top instruction in behavioral sciences; public health practice and policy; human services; and research methods. The plan of study not only provides you with in-depth knowledge of health behavior health promotion theory, it also helps you develop a unique skill set to work on health issues in the Southwestern United States and builds a strong foundation in mixed qualitative and quantitative.

Faculty: Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Required Major Courses ( 18 units ) BIOS 576B* Biostatistics for Research (3) HPS 585 Public Health Fundamentals for Researchers (3) HPS 607 Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health (3) HPS 609 Evaluating the Public Health Literature (1) HPS 618 Introduction to Systematic Reviews (3) HPS 620A Advanced Research Methods in Health Promotion I (3) HPS 696L Health Behavior.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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