University of North Carolina at Charlotte

The focus of the Ph.D. in Public Health Sciences is to train researchers and professionals with skills essential to address contemporary public health problems at the individual, community, and population levels. 

Students train to be well-rounded public health professionals:  partnering with community agencies and stakeholders, learning how to disseminate research to diverse audiences, publishing in peer-reviewed formats, teaching in an academic environment, and conducting themselves with high ethical standards in all venues.  Full-time students can complete the degree requirements within 4 years; however, most full-time students complete the program within 5 years depending upon the design of their dissertation research.  Graduates are prepared to work in academia, conduct large-scale public health research projects, or work in government or health-related venues.