PhD Public Health Sciences at University of California, Davis

Programme overview

The PhD (Plan B) in Public Health Sciences prepares highly trained public health research professionals for academic institutions, governmental public health agencies and community-based organizations. It combines two years of research coursework and rotations with a dissertation applying translational research methods in practice settings.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Public Health Sciences Graduate Group | Duration: Two years of coursework and rotations followed by dissertation | Study mode: full-time | Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

The first two years are research coursework and rotations, followed by a dissertation.

Career pathways

Academic institutions, governmental public health agencies and community-based organizations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Public Health Sciences PhD: baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 GPA (no GPA requirement for graduate coursework); official transcripts; statement of purpose (4000 character limit); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo (minimum score 80 for admission to UC Davis graduate study) if native language or instruction is not English.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC graduate (academic) Tuition for California residents, 2026-27 annual. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition; self-supporting and professional programmes are charged differently and are not cov Source

Graduate applications are submitted through the UC Davis online graduate application with an application fee; deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the Graduate Studies deadlines page.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/apply

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