Health Sciences
Academic Medicine (MACM)
University of Southern California, United States
- Degree
- Master's
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
The PhD in Health Behavior Research gives theoretical and methodological training across communication, psychology, preventive medicine, biostatistics, public health and epidemiology, with research experience on departmental projects. The doctoral programme is full-time, with enrollment in fall, spring and summer.
Department: Department of Population and Public Health Sciences | Duration: Four to five years for students entering with a bachelor's degree; 60 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
Nine core courses (PM 500, 511aL, 511bL, 515, 530, 601, 604, 615, 756; 37 units), two elective PM courses (minimum 7 units), at least 12 units of PM 790 research and the PM 794 dissertation series, plus a practicum. A comprehensive written screening exam is taken at the end of year two, then a qualifying exam, dissertation proposal and defence.
Familiarity with computer languages to operate major data management and analysis software packages is required.
Duration: Four to five years for students entering with a bachelor's degree; 60 units
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
Health Sciences
University of Southern California, United States
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