Overview

Prevention Science from Rutgers University focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to risk and resilience across the lifespan and developing interventions that promote well-being in diverse communities.

Students engage in advanced coursework in developmental science, public health, progra evaluation, and research methodology. Through close mentorship and hands-on research, students contribute to the growing field of prevention science and are equipped to lead in academic, policy, and applied settings.

Career:

Graduates of the Ph.D. in Prevention Science program are prepared for leadership roles in:

Academic and Research Institutions
Public Health and Government Agencies
Nonprofit and International Organizations
Policy Development and Program Evaluation
Youth and Family Services

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Innovative Curriculum: Integrates psychology, education, public health, and social work to address real-world problems.
Research Excellence: Emphasizes rigorous training in quantitative and qualitative methods, with opportunities for community-based research.
Faculty Mentorship: Work closely with faculty engaged in cutting-edge research on youth development, mental health, violence prevention, and more.
Social Impact: Focus on equity, inclusion, and the development of interventions that make a measurable difference in people’s lives.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

61 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Camden, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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4.5

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A transcript showing the completion of an undergraduate degree (≥ 3.7 overall GPA; ≥ A in stats and methods)
Three letters of recommendation
A letter of interest/purpose, which includes information about specific faculty members with whom students want to work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36000 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36000 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21648 USD / year

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Living costs

Camden

United States

832 - 2048 USD / month

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