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PhD in Public Health

At Baylor University

Location

United States

Qualification

Doctoral degree

Fees

USD39536

(2026)

Duration

3 Year(s)

Next intake

19.01.2027

Course info

Build a career in public health research.Examine sweeping public health issues.Analyze and inform public health approaches.Use your research to make a difference.Students in Baylor University's 3-year PhD in Public Health degree program choose one of two areas of specialization (concentration) in public health research. Researchers in both specializations apply scientific, systematic, data-driven methods relevant to public health research.EpidemiologyResearchers in this specialization examine the incidence and prevalence of health problems, health risk, and factors contributing to population health.Social & Behavioral Health ScienceResearchers in this specialization examine how contributing factors at multiple social-ecological levels impact health-related behavior, health status, and quality of life of individuals and populations.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 3 Year(s)

Fees: USD39536

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Waco
Summer (June), 2027	Waco
Fall (August), 2027	Waco
Spring (January), 2028	Waco
Summer (June), 2028	Waco

Entry requirements for Baylor University

A completed MPH, MSPH, or closely related public health degree that matches your chosen specialization area in our PhD program:

Epidemiology matches considered: Graduate degree in Epidemiology, Population Health, Global Epidemiology, or related area; prior graduate-level coursework in epidemiology and statistics/biostatistics is required.

Social & Behavioral Health Science matches considered: Graduate degree in Social/Behavioral Health, Community Health, Global Health, or related area; prior graduate-level coursework in behavioral health theory and statistics/biostatistics is required.

A GPA in the master’s degree that demonstrates strong graduate-level academic success, which is normally 3.0 or higher

The GRE is optional. You may choose to submit scores to improve your application packet, but they are not required.

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Application Deadline

01/12/2026

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Baylor University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.