Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Health

Lehigh University

In the Doctor of Philosophy in Population Health program candidates leave ready to address health determinants through looking at data science and strategize their intervention. Courses establishing the foundations as well as research methods, survey methods, ethics, and policymaking will be covered. Candidates will gain this knowledge through coursework, experiential learning, research projects, and working with partners of the school. Students will be well equipped to develop their own research by completion of the program. Entry requires an application, essay, interview and supplementary material. Lehigh University’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Population Health prepares doctoral students to investigate, integrate, and address the determinants of health using multiple research methodologies. Students receive advanced training in data science, epidemiologic methods, qualitative research, survey design, community-based participatory research, policy analysis, and health promotion.

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