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DrPH Public Health at University of Vermont

University of Vermont, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Public Health is a fully online, 45-credit program at the University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine. The program prepares students to lead in all aspects of public health- academics, policy, and public health practice. The Doctor of Public Health provides the skills to conduct research, translate science into practice, communicate with a variety of audiences, and advocate for change.

Department: Public Health  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

The Dr.P.H. degree requires 45 graduate credits including 30 credits of core courses (10 courses), 6 elective credits (2 courses), and a require Leadership and Practice Dissertation (The Landscape Project) of 9 credits. Students will need to maintain a 3.00 grade point average in order to complete the program. 30 Credits in National Competency Core Courses (10 Courses): 9 Credits of Required Leadership & Practice Dissertation:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of any prerequisite courses, and at least 15 graded graduate credits with a 3.00 GPA or better, including all core courses. Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

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