Program Specializations
Classes are a mix of onsite courses, held at Thomas Jefferson University's Center City campus, and online classes. 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 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)
I was drawn to the PhD program in Population Health Sciences for its flexible hybrid format and strong focus on healthcare. While working full-time as a biostatistician within a healthcare system, I was able to immediately apply the advanced methods and knowledge from my coursework to real-world challenges. The faculty at Jefferson were hugely supportive, and my dissertation committee provided invaluable mentorship throughout my journey.
Program Audiences
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
Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education.