Overview
The PhD program in Population Health at Arizona State University brings together multiple disciplines, illustrating the complex factors that affect the health and well-being of populations.
The program addresses the interaction between health systems and other sectors of society, including the private sector, government, nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, media and academia to affect the health outcomes of entire populations.
Required courses reinforce a strong repertoire of systems science, quantitative and qualitative research methods, epidemiology and biostatistics, and ethics. The practicum offers an applied experience, and the dissertation requires novel research on population health.
Career examples include:
- entrepreneur
- epidemiologist
- global health professional
- health information manager or director
- health scientist
- population health analyst or manager
- postsecondary public health teacher
- professor
- public health consultant or policy advisor
- research scientist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Biostatistics in Medicine and Informatics
- Advanced Applied Methods and Data Analysis
- Population Health Systems Science and Theory
- Population Health Ethics
- Qualitative Research Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or a master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Preference is given to applicants who completed a data-based research thesis during their master's degree program.
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- three letters of recommendation
- professional resume
- writing sample (six to 10 pages)
- proof of English proficiency
An oral interview with program faculty is required prior to acceptance; the interview may be in person or by videoconference.
Tuition Fee
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International
13482 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1605 USD per credit during 120 months. -
National
12364 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1472 USD per credit during 120 months. -
In-State
7534 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 897 USD per credit during 120 months.
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Scholarships Information
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