Overview

The doctoral program in Behavioral and Community Health develops health professionals competent in understanding the health needs of populations and qualified to conduct research to inform programs and policies aimed at improving the public's health.

Students at the University of Maryland will develop research skills essential in making significant contributions to the scientific and professional literature in behavioral and community health.

Career Paths

Public Health Analyst
Senior Study Director
Behavioral Epidemiologist
Senior Research Analyst
Postdoctoral Fellow
Assistant Scientist
Assistant Professor
Director of Healthy Equity Research
Senior Research Analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Assessment through Qualitative Methods
Health Behavior
Public Health Informatics
Methods and Techniques of Research
Community Health Program Evaluation
Quantitative Research Methods in Public Health
Applied Research Methods in Behavioral and Community Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

83 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Public Health Epidemiology View 139 other PhDs in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts from all previous coursework
English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) (international applicants)
Statement of purpose and objectives, including career and educational goals, professional experience, and research areas of interest
Response to personal experiences question(s)
SOPHAS Application & UMD Supplemental Application
A master's degree in public health or a related field is preferred but not required
6 credits of social science (e.g., sociology, psychology, anthropology) coursework at the undergraduate or graduate level
Three letters of recommendation
Resume or curriculum vitae
A writing sample is required. Please submit one of the following: published manuscript, undergraduate or graduate thesis/capstone project, research paper/report for a class or employer/client.
Applicants being considered for the program will be invited for an interview

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17319 USD / year

≈ 17319 USD / year
Out-of-State

17319 USD / year

≈ 17319 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8097 USD / year

≈ 8097 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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