Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services Doctor of Public Health degree prepares professionals to assume national and international leadership positions in environmental and occupational health, health behavior, health policy and global health. The terminal degree in the professional discipline of public health, the DrPH degree prepares future public health leaders to apply critical thinking and rigorous research methods to the complex practical problems facing practitioners and policy-makers in public health practice.
The DrPH program is biannual. Students entering the DrPH program must begin their studies in the Fall semester of even years only. In September 2011, we will begin accepting applications for Fall 2012.
SPHHS offers DrPH programs in the following fields:
SPHHS also offers PhD programs in coordination with our sister schools. Applications to these programs are processed through the Apply Yourself system. Please contact the host school for information on application requirements.
Topics of related PhD programs include:
For more information on applying to any of our doctoral programs, contact the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.
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Graduate Programs
| October 1 | Spring Applicants |
| February 15 | Summer Applicants |
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| April 15 | Fall Applicants |
Doctoral Programs
| January 15 | DrPH Applicants |