Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting April 2027
- Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
83 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Minneapolis, United States
Disciplines
- Public Health
- Occupational Health and Safety
Overview
About the program
Whether it’s contaminated drinking water, polluted air, or harmful chemicals in the workplace, environmental health issues affect us all. Lead the way forward in Public Health - Environmental and Occupational Health specialization.
With this online PhD in Public Health specialization, you’ll gain a holistic view of how environmental and occupational factors affect human health on a local, global, and national scale. Build an advanced research skill set that empowers you to create innovative solutions to the complex environmental health challenges impacting your community and beyond.
A PhD in Public Health with a specialization in Environmental and Occupational Health from Walden University prepares public health professionals to foster healthier home, public, and work environments through research, policymaking, and health promotion.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Interpretation and Application of Public Health Data
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology: Decoding the Science of Public Health
- Health Behavior Theory
- Public Health Administration and Leadership
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 53
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Master of Public Health (MPH) or MS in Public Health for Track 1 or bachelor’s degree or higher for Track 2
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in post-baccalaureate degree coursework.
- Three years of professional/academic experience related to the program for which application is made (preferred).
- Completed application form.
- The Office of Admissions reserves the right to request the names and contact information for two persons, professional or academic, qualified to comment knowledgeably on the applicant’s skills and qualifications.
- Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date.
- Access to a computer and the internet.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 26,701 AUD / year (approx. 19,014 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 26,701 AUD / year (approx. 19,014 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 26,701 AUD / year (approx. 19,014 USD / year)
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Health - Environmental and Occupational Health.
- Walden Grants and Scholarships Doctoral — Walden University, Minneapolis, United States. Grant, Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified.