Apa yang akan saya pelajari?
The PhD in Health & Behavioral Sciences (HBS) prepares students to be leaders in the interdisciplinary field of population health. Our program draws on theories and methods from the social, behavioral, and health sciences, to understand health, health behaviors, and health care. A few recent research topics in our program include the AIDS epidemic, the social contexts of medical care, the diffusion of health behaviors through social networks, the ethics of health care, biases that shape decision making, the mechanisms that link social conditions to biological health, and the determinants of health disparities. Graduates from our program are leaders in analyzing the conditions that give rise to the inequitable distribution of health within and across populations.Students are admitted for the fall semester, whereupon they spend two years taking required courses within a cohort of fellow students. The coursework focuses on social and behavioral theory, research design, statistics, qualitative methods, and the social determinants of population health. After coursework, students usually spend one to two years preparing a proposal for their dissertation research with mentorship from their dissertation committees. After successfully defending a prospectus, students typically take one to two years to finish their dissertations, also with mentorship from their committees. Students who work full-time on their studies usually finish the program in four to six years. Throughout the program we encourage students to pursue mentored research with faculty, and independent research on their dissertations and other projects.
Saya termasuk departemen apa?
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Persyaratan masuk
Untuk mahasiswa internasional
A masters or equivalent graduate degree, or substantial research experience, is recommended for admission to the PhD program. Students applying without prerequisites may be admitted but will be required to complete appropriate courses before being permitted to complete the core curriculum. We welcome students who have training and work experience in diverse fields. In recent years, we have accepted students with training in fields including anthropology, community health, engineering, geography, nutrition, physiology, policy, psychology, public health, sociology, social work, and health professions including medicine, nursing, and physician assistants. The faculty consider multiple factors when evaluating applications: A well written statement that describes your research experience and interests is essential for evaluating your fit with our program. Please contact us at so we can explore how your interests fit with our program. Strong letters of recommendation from people who can speak to your potential for success in our PhD program provide additional background on your academic aptitude and preparation. GREs are not required, but you may submit your scores if you believe they will strengthen your application. Please use the following guidelines for your statement of purpose. The statement should be 2-3 pages, double spaced. Your essay should describe your: (1) research interests and plans for graduate study; (2) how you see your research interests fitting into our program; (3) academic or professional research experiences including publications, theses, and research in progress; (4) academic and professional experiences in your proposed or related fields, including non-course education, teaching or other relevant employment, or other scholarly activities. Please submit a brief writing sample that showcases your current skills in writing and analytical thinking. It is more important that your writing sample reflect your best work than that the topic match your planned area of study in our PhD program. Examples could include a class paper, a selection from a thesis, a lead or sole authored paper, an op-ed style essay, a policy brief, or other sample. When you complete your application online, you will be asked to supply contact information for three references who will be writing your letters of recommendation. It is strongly recommended that you contact your references early to give them 6-8 weeks to prepare your letter. Most applicants submit three professional or academic references.
