Health Behavior Health Promotion (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

The Health Behavior Health Promotion (PHD) is a PhD degree offered by The University of Arizona Global on the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 5 years to complete. Students study at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 22, 2027.

About Health Behavior Health Promotion (PHD)

The PhD in Health Behavior Health Promotion (HBHP) is offered by the Department of Health Promotion Sciences. The doctoral degree program in Health Behavior Health Promotion has an emphasis on the biological, behavioral, and socio-cultural determinants of health and health behavior, as well as the interventions and policies aimed at improving community and population health. The doctoral program offers a diverse and challenging curriculum addressing health behavior health promotion theory, knowledge and skills for working on health issues within the diverse communities of the Southwestern United States.

Outstanding course performance and strong evidence for research interest and aptitude in health behavior health promotion is required for all admitted students. A bachelor's degree is required for entry into the PhD program. However, applicants without a prior related master's degree will complete a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in route to their PhD in Health Behavior Health Promotion. The MSPH develops the student's ability to think critically, develop and execute research, while also providing depth in health behavior health promotion, epidemiology and biostatistics, essential skills of a future PhD student and health promotion health behavior scholar.

The MSPH is not a stand-alone degree; students interested in graduate studies in HBHP who are uncertain of a research career focus are encouraged to discuss applying for the Master of Public Health (MPH) with department faculty and MEZCOPH's Office of Student Services and Alumni Affairs. The MPH with a concentration in HBHP affords sound preparation for the PhD program while foremost being designed as a functional terminal degree for immediate workforce entry.

The doctoral program requires approximately four to five years for completion. The first two years of this time are usually devoted to coursework, the comprehensive doctoral examinations, and development of doctoral research. The program is research oriented and centers on a major research project.

For Students Entering with a Master's Degree:
The PhD curriculum requires a minimum of 63 credit hours (units). Of this, 18 units are required from major courses; 3 units are required on US minority/health disparities; 3 units on health promotion research content electives; 12 units of other electives; 9 units (minimum) for the minor; and 18 units for the dissertation. A maximum of 30 units from a prior degree may be applied towards an admitted student, pending review by the student's advisory committee.

View more about the program and the curriculum at: http://publichealth.arizona.edu/academics/doctoral-programs/health-behavior-health-promotion

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Health Behavior Health Promotion (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor's degree required for MSPH applicants
Master's degree in the area of health behavior or health promotion or similar field required for PhD applicants
GPA of 3.2 or higher
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or CV
Statement of purpose and objectives
Research statement
Writing sample
Mission and values statement
TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants

View more detailed admissions criteria at: https://publichealth.arizona.edu/graduate-students/phd-hbhp-admissions-criteria

Applications are to be submitted through SOPHAS, the centralized application service for accredited schools and programs of public health, at www.sophas.org.

Standardized Tests

Optional Test
GRE - Send scores to the University of Arizona College of Public Health/SOPHAS, code 4253

International Students - Tests of English Proficiency
International applicants are required by the UA Graduate College to submit a TOEFL score of 90 on the iBT test. For students who take the IELTS examination, an overall score of 7 is required, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual band or module. TOEFL and IELTS test scores must be dated within two years of the year of enrollment. Students may be requested to enter the Center for English as a Second Language to improve their verbal skills.

SOPHAS TOEFL Scores - Code 5688
SOPHAS IELTS Scores - Code SOPHAS

Funding Opportunities

A variety of funding is available in the form of scholarships/fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. More information regarding tuition and financial assistance is available at: http://publichealth.arizona.edu/prospective-students/tuition-financial-assistance

Federal Financial Aid https://financialaid.arizona.edu/apply-for-aid/graduate-professional

Admissions Deadlines

Priority Deadline: December 1
Secondary Deadline: April 1

Note: Students who apply by the priority deadline will be given the highest priority for admissions and consideration for scholarships and assistantships.

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 0616

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Health Behavior Health Promotion (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Health Behavior Health Promotion (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Health Behavior Health Promotion (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson