PhD Indigenous Health at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Your hard work can help close the health gap between populations. UND's doctoral degree in Indigenous Health is the first of its kind in the United States or Canada. It will give you a deeper understanding of the unique health issues facing Indigenous populations. With its evidence-based approach to Indigenous health, the program prepares you to join the elite group of forward-thinking, culturally aware experts.

What you will study

Students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Indigenous Health degree program. In addition to meeting these program requirements, you must also meet the UND School of Graduate Studies admissions requirements to apply for this program.

Career pathways

UND's Indigenous Health Ph.D. is a highly specialized and comprehensive program that equips graduates to address the unique health challenges faced by Indigenous communities. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of the UND School of Graduate Studies online application and payment of application fee. A bachelor's and master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.). A graduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Completion of at least one 3-credit, Master’s level course in biostatistics and one 3-credit, Master's level course in epidemiology within the past 5 years with a grade of "B" or better. If coursework was completed more than 5 years ago, applicants are encouraged to describe current work experience in biostatistics and/or epidemiology within their personal statement. If applicants are currently enrolled in biostatistics and/or epidemiology, they should state this clearly in their personal statement. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies’ English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,441 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Other'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same table lists Minnesota residents $17,070.48 a Source

International applicants: USD 26,882 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Other'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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