Overview

We examine strategies to improve health through the creation, dissemination, and implementation of evidence-based intervention and work to understand the mechanisms that underlie success of these interventions.

Finally, our theme is particularly focused on work that eliminates health disparities and advances health equity. The Behavioral Science and Community Health program is offered by University of Utah

Program Details

You will have a primary mentor but also be supported by all faculty in the Behavioral Science and Community Health Research Theme. You will complete a 67-hour program of study along with your dissertation.

Your courses will emphasize content area knowledge, research methods and statistics, specialized content knowledge, seminar experiences with your mentors, and the completion of your dissertation. Your dissertation will consist of multiple manuscripts.

Programme Structure

Research Pillars

Community-based participatory research

Dissemination and implementation science

Optimal health and wellness

Tobacco control, substance use prevention, and disease prevention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Organisational Behaviour Health Sciences Community Development View 227 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Other requirements

General requirements

Degree in behavioral science, community health, or a related field.

Students entering the PhD program must have a demonstrated capacity for independent research. This capacity is often demonstrated through completion of a master’s thesis. However, other experiences, such as, but not limited to, intensive undergraduate research experience, community experience, clinical research or practice, or experience publishing research can be examples of a capacity for independent research. Students with a bachelor’s degree who wish to enroll in the PhD program are encouraged to speak with a prospective mentor about their suitability for the PhD program.
Undergraduate and Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
The GRE requirement has been suspended. You do not need to submit your scores during the application process.
If you have any questions about these requirements, please reach out to the graduate program director or a prospective mentor.

Tuition Fee

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International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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