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PhD of Medical Family Therapy

East Carolina University

Greenville, United States
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Doctorate blending biopsychosocial-spiritual care, Research and theory.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop academic knowledge of Medical Family Therapy
Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

Faculty in COAMFTE programmes
Medical school residencies
Research institutes

Curriculum

60 semester hours minimum: research
Theory
Clinical practice
Supervision
Cognates and electives
A dissertation
And a nine-month
9-hour internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES
SpanTran
IEE
ECE)
Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES, SpanTran, IEE, ECE), Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Language tests

Duolingo 115
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 78 (min 18 each section

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Official Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Family Therapy. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,811 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Greenville
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Sciences
Department	Department of Medical Family Therapy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.