Doctor of Philosophy in Global Health Metrics & Implementation Science

The PhD program in Global Health builds on the expertise of our faculty in the areas of Metrics and Implementation Science. This unique, interdisciplinary program is comprised of a core curriculum in advanced quantitative methods, epidemiology, population health measurement, impact evaluations and implementation science methods. Students develop skills through a combination of didactic courses, seminars and research activities including primary data collection and analysis. This program trains global health researchers for careers in academic institutions, international organizations, Ministries of Health, foundations, and the private sector. Upon satisfactory completion of the PhD in Global Health, graduates will be able to: Discuss and evaluate the major issues confronting global health, including their levels and trends, their determinants, and their effect on individual and populations; Describe, evaluate and apply the methods and metrics used in the Global Burden of Disease Study and alternative summary measures of population health; Develop in-depth skills to design, implement, monitor andor evaluate health programs and health systems, including their inputs, outputs, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and financial management; Describe the biology of major global health diseases, and differentiate among the pathogenesis of diseases, infectious disease transmission modes, genetic susceptibility, nutritional concepts and the biological basis of major biomedical public health interventions etc.

The Department of Global Health attracts national and international students who wish to pursue a long-term career in global health. Applicants may enter the program with a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum two years of experience within the field of health or quantitative disciplines. It is highly desirable that applicants have prior Master-level training or have significant experience working in the global health field, ideally in a low resource setting. The degree is also appropriate for individuals who possess an MD, RN, DVM, DDS, PhD, or JD degree who seek a career in public health practice or academia.