PhD Interprofessional Health Sciences at University of Vermont

Programme overview

Interprofessional Health Sciences is translational in nature focusing on understanding the spectrum of human functioning from the basic physiological function of cells and body systems to overall physical and psychological health and unified by the common theme of human performance. The program is designed to consider health at 3 levels: 1) status of body structures and functions (molecular, cellular, and organ systems levels); 2) ability of the individual to participate in human activities and assume societal roles; and 3) psychological and social aspects of the environment that support the health of individuals and populations.

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

What you will study

For students entering with a prior graduate degree in a relevant field, the Ph.D. in Interprofessional Health Sciences requires 76 credits, 30 of which are required course credits and 20 of which are required research credits. The remaining 26 credits are elective, 15 of which may transfer in from the prior degree. Students must maintain a 3.0 average in coursework, have no more than 1 grade below a B, have acceptable evaluations of their research, and pass their qualifying examination. Students will be required to develop a teaching portfolio to demonstrate competence in a range of teaching a

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Entry requirements

The qualifying examination process (QE), which serves as a comprehensive exam and the exam for advancement to candidacy for the PhD, will be undertaken after students have completed all of the didactic course requirements of the program with a GPA of 3.0 or better. 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.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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