Program Overview
The PhD in Population Health Science at Thomas Jefferson University prepares leaders to analyze health determinants and develop effective health interventions, policies, and systems. The hybrid program combines online and in-person learning, with a focus on small class sizes and expert faculty. Students specialize in one of four areas: Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research, Health Behavior Science, Health Data Science, or Healthcare Quality & Safety.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Our PhD in Population Health Science prepares leaders to analyze the determinants of health and to develop, implement, and evaluate health interventions, and health policies and systems that improve the health and quality of life of populations. Onsite courses are offered during the day and evening, accommodating working adults. Online courses are offered asynchronously using best practices and interactive learning, and are taught by faculty with years of experience and recognized expertise. The PhD program offers a hybrid learning experience, with a mix of 7-week long asynchronous online courses and 12-15 week long in-person courses. Both learning formats include small class sizes to ensure a high touch learning environment. Our online faculty are expert practitioners in their respective fields, and complete a 6-month intensive training program and on-boarding process before they enter the classroom.
Careers:
Students in the program come from a variety of fields and training backgrounds and have included:
- Students from MPH training programs, both new graduates and those already working in public health, seeking doctoral training
- Healthcare professionals- including Health information technology (HIT) professionals- working within healthcare settings, healthcare plans or management companies, academic organizations, community organizations, and public/government entities
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals working in outcomes research, new product development, biostatistics, regulatory, and medical science liaison field operations
Other:
The PhD in Population Health Science requires completion of a minimum of 62 credits, including competency examination and dissertation. Students specialize in one of four areas:
- Applied Health Economics & Outcomes Research (AHEOR)
- Health Behavior Science
- Health Data Science
- Healthcare Quality & Safety (HQS)
