PhD Program Information | PhD in Public Health

PREPARING LEADERS FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW

Commitment to Excellence

Our program rigorously trains students to meet the health challenges of the 21st century. We are committed to providing students the required breadth and depth of knowledge and skills to become highly competitive applicants in a wide variety of settings. Our alumni hold leadership positions at research universities, colleges, pharmaceutical companies, research consulting firms, clinical research at large hospitals, and public health agencies.

Areas of Study

Opportunities for focused work are many:

• Social and Behavioral Health

• Occupational and Environmental Health

• Health Systems & Services

Curriculum

60 required credits: 45 coursework, 15 dissertation research

Milestones:

• General Examination after courses completed

• Research Proposal, External Review, and Oral Defense

• Dissertation Research and Oral Defense

Criteria of Competitive Applicants

Full description: https://phd.publichealth.uconn.edu/

• MPH, or related MA/MS degree, with evidence of successful performance in three or more foundational areas of public health (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Behavioral Sciences, Occupational and Environmental Health, Health Services Administration). Exceptional applicants who lack performance in foundational courses will be expected to enroll for non-Ph.D. credit

• Academic performance in graduate courses (B or better)

• Strong research background: master’s thesis, peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts

• Personal essay and professional recommendations describing career goals, research experiences, and commitment to Public Health

How to Apply

Visit: https://grad.uconn.edu/admissions/apply-to uconn/

• Due date: February 1st with rolling acceptance

• Minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper) or 250 (computer)

• Application fee: $75