PhD in Health Promotion Sciences

Tuition fees for PhD in Health Promotion Sciences are 36,360 USD per year.

This PhD program trains researchers and scholars in prevention research, focusing on examining health-related behaviors to design effective interventions for disease prevention and health promotion. The curriculum integrates theory and methods from communications, psychology, preventive medicine, cultural studies, biostatistics, public health, and epidemiology. Students engage in a collaborative learning and research environment, mentored by faculty leaders in the field.

Focus areas include Biostatistics, Global Health, Health Communication, Neurocognitive Sciences, Public Health, Health Informatics.

The program requires 72 units, including transdisciplinary courses, directed research, and concentration courses, culminating in doctoral study.

Graduates enter roles in settings such as the American Heart Association, National Institutes of Health, and World Health Organization.

International applicants need official transcripts, a resume, a 2-3 page statement of purpose, and 3 letters of recommendation. English proficiency is required via TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo, with specific waiver conditions. GRE or GMAT scores are also required.

The programme totals about 72 credit hours. Online, full-time, with an estimated completion time of 5 years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

International students at CGU come from more than 77 countries and make up 19% of the student body. The university has a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff, and its International Services office connects with student life across the Claremont Colleges. CGU specializes in graduate education and has more than 90 years of experience, with over 23,000 alumni from diverse countries. Student housing sits adjacent to campus or a short distance away in the Claremont Village, while free buses and bike-friendly neighborhoods support daily travel.

Academic work spans master's, doctoral, and certificate programs, with study areas including arts and humanities, social science, policy and evaluation, psychology, public health, and health promotion sciences. Faculty in each proposed area make graduate admission decisions, and program pages provide details about faculty and courses. CGU's wholly graduate student body allows the institution to focus its teaching and support on advanced study. Students can also apply for departmental and institutional merit and need-based awards, while 87% receive some form of fellowship funding.

Claremont, known as the City of Trees and PhDs, is a suburb of Los Angeles. The Claremont Village, hiking trails, and skiing are nearby, and the area offers access to three airports and a train station served by Amtrak and Los Angeles Metro. International applicants follow the same general admission process as domestic applicants, alongside program-specific requirements, international transcript guidelines, and English proficiency rules. Final international deadlines differ by term, and F-1 and J-1 students cannot enroll in non-degree special standing study.