PhD in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville

    PhD in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville

    PhD in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville

    University of Tennessee Knoxville offers the PhD of Public Health Sciences as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Knoxville campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for public health sciences and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 23, 2027.

    About PhD in Public Health Sciences

    The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a major in Public Health Sciences prepares students to think critically as scientists and to develop and communicate public health strategies to address the public health challenges of the nation. At the completion of the PhD program students will be able to:

    • Apply research methods to address health issues
    • Explore, critique, and apply evidence-based information from multiple sources to public health issues
    • Propose theory-based strategies to promote inclusion and equity within public health programs, policies, or systems
    • Communicate evidence-based public health information in diverse formats

    Disciplines

    College of Education Health and Human Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville

    Entry Requirements

    • Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency, recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEEA). A non-U.S. degree must be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from the United States and must be granted by a recognized or accredited foreign institution. 
    • United States degree holders must have earned a minimum of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0 GPA or a minimum of 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 GPA.
    • Applicants with non-U.S. degrees must have earned a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or other equivalent to a ‘B’ average. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.3 out of a possible 4.0 GPA or other equivalent to a ‘B+’ average.
    • Applicants may be required to submit standardized test scores, depending upon their program requirements.
    • Applicants may be required to submit English language certification test scores.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for PhD in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville

    1. Please confirm the correct name of your graduate degree or certificate program by viewing our list of programs. This will ensure that you apply for the right program when you submit your application.
    2. Create your account on Slate, our online application system, and begin completing the admission application.
    3. Scan and upload copies of transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended.
    4. Upload degree certificates (if applicable).
    5. Upload departmental/program requirements as indicated in the online application system.
    6. Pay the $60 non-refundable application fee by credit/debit card.
    PhD in Public Health Sciences at University of Tennessee Knoxville
    University of Tennessee Knoxville
    University of Tennessee Knoxville
    United States of America

    United States of America, Knoxville

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