Overview

Graduates of this program are uniquely equipped to provide public health expertise and conduct research in the field of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS). Our graduates bring these skills into the world in order to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative health practices and policies.

Features

In addition, the PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health degree coursework helps enhance students' focus on implementation of programs, evaluations of policies, and advocacy needs of various cultural and socioeconomic groups and communities.

At the George Washington University, we are proud to educate students who are committed to improving public health by engaging in active research. We emphasize these qualities in the PhD Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health program because they are essential for future public health scientists.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Responsible Conduct Research

PhD Seminar: Cross Cutting Concepts in Public Health

Applied Linear Regression Analysis for Public Health Research

Study Design and Evaluation Methods

Pathways to Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Social Work Public Health View 133 other PhDs in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master's degree is required. Applicants who have completed an MPH degree from a Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited program or who holds a master’s degree in a social, behavioral, or quantitative field will be considered for admission to the PhD Program.

Applicants with a master’s degree in another field may indicate their relevant training, work and/or research experience, or educational background comparable to the MPH that may have prepared them for doctoral-level training in Public Health. For the PhD, qualified applicants with degrees from institutions in foreign countries are also eligible for admission.

The GW SPH uses the SOPHAS application system for admissions. Applications will be reviewed following the December 1st deadline, and those applicants selected for an in-person interview (video conference if remote) can expect to be contacted by mid-February.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31120 USD / year

≈ 31120 USD / year
Out-of-State

31120 USD / year

≈ 31120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31120 USD / year

≈ 31120 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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