PhD Health Infrastructures and Learning Systems at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The HILS PhD is a 36-credit doctoral programme in the Department of Learning Health Sciences focused on learning health systems, with optional concentrations in implementation science, informatics or a self-designed area.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Learning Health Sciences | Duration: Minimum 36 credits coursework; about 3 years of research after proposal defense | Intake: Fall 2027; PhD deadline December 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Minimum 36 credits of coursework on the Ann Arbor campus, a learning cycle project typically after the first year, a dissertation proposal begun in Winter of the second year and publicly defended, and a public dissertation defense; research is expected to take about three years after the proposal defense.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Learning Health Sciences HILS programmes (MS and PhD): bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or equivalent international degree; at least one college-level statistics course for all applicants; English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English (official score report); holders of master's/doctoral degrees in the same field and level are usually not eligible. Materials: academic statement of purpose (PhD and MS versions), MS quantitative experiences statement, personal statement (500 words), transcripts, letters of recommendation, CV/resume (4 pages). Apply through Rackham. PhD deadline December 1, 2026 for Fall 2027; MS deadline June 1, 2027 for US citizens and permanent residents, reviewed on a rolling basis February to June; international applicants by April 15.

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Intake: Fall 2027; PhD deadline December 1, 2026

Duration: Minimum 36 credits coursework; about 3 years of research after proposal defense

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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