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PhD Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Public Health Sciences trains students to apply research methods to health issues, evaluate evidence, propose theory-based strategies promoting inclusion and equity, and communicate public health information. It is offered on the Knoxville campus.

Faculty: College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences  |  Department: Department of Public Health  |  Duration: 72 graduate credit hours  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes a 20-hour public health foundation block (Environmental Health, Health Systems, Biostatistics, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Assessment and Planning) and doctoral core courses such as the Public Health Doctoral Seminar and Biostatistics III, leading to a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Designed for applicants holding a CEPH-accredited MPH; applicants without an MPH may be admitted and may need additional coursework. Requires Graduate School admission, a GPA of at least 3.20 on master's coursework, TOEFL or IELTS for international students, three letters of reference from the past 12 months (at least two able to assess academic capacity), a personal statement, a preferred mentor and rationale, a sole-authored writing sample, a CV, and an interview. Review runs September 1 to March 1; apply by January 1 for full funding consideration.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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