Each of these has an applied curriculum that develops the student's skillset in community engagement, leadership and management, communication and education, and evidence-based public health.
Careers
The Dr.P.H. prepares individuals for leadership roles in practice-based settings such as health departments, non-profit organizations, health services, international agencies, and community-based organizations.
Accordingly, the emphasis of the Dr.P.H. is placed on fostering advanced expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based public health practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Policy, Advocacy and Public Health
- Health Disparities and Cultural Competency in Public Health
- Organizational Behavior in Public Health Systems
- Innovative Education in Public Health
- Social Marketing for Public Health
- Application of Qualitative Methods for Public Health Practice
- Applications of Advanced Biostatistical Methods in Public Health
- Biostatistics
- Public Health Laboratory Management
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 110
- TOEFL® iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcripts (sent only to SOPHAS)
- A thorough statement of purpose and objectives indicating the applicant's interest on obtaining a degree in public health, and how they hope to contribute to the field.
- M.P.H., M.H.A., M.S.P.H., or other relevant Master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Minimum of three Letters of Recommendation public health leadership
- Five years advanced work experience in public health
- Statement of Public Health Experience
- Detailed personal statement of less than five pages that describes why you wish to obtain a Dr.P.H. degree in Public Health.
- Students seeking acceptance into the Public Health Laboratory Science and Practice concentration must work at a health laboratory. The final decision on admission is made by the faculty of the College.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 28,057 AUD / year (≈ 19,980 USD / year) — Non-residents
- Out-of-State: 28,057 AUD / year (≈ 19,980 USD / year)
- Domestic: In-State 12,220 AUD / year (≈ 8,702 USD / year)
Living costs — Tampa, United States
1,576-2,740 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.
Available Scholarships
- Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) — Grant 72000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Other Scholarships For Graduate Students — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Graduate Education Scholarships (Both Directions) — Grant 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam — Grant 40000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
- Next 100 (Kitas 100) — Grant 25600 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Veterans' Fund Indigenous Scholarships — Grant 40000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students — Grant 20000 USD, Deadline 31 Mar 2027
- The Fulbright Program — Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies — Grant 300000 HKD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Fulbright-Masaryk Award — Grant Various benefits, Deadline 01 Nov 2026
- Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
- International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs — Grant 30000 USD, Deadline Not specified
