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PhD of Health Equity Sciences
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
- Albuquerque, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Equity Sciences is an on-campus doctoral programme of 66 credits in the University of New Mexico College of Population Health.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced subject knowledge in Health Equity Sciences. Strengthen scientific reasoning
- interpretation of research evidence
- and effective presentation of findings through research-oriented study and evaluation of evidence. Research-specific competencies depend on the approved doctoral project and supervision.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways include subject-related research
- academic study
- and specialist project roles connected to Health Equity Sciences. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.
Curriculum
- Advanced Biostatistics
- Community Participatory-Based Research
- Conducting Research with Marginalized Populations
- Doctoral Special Topics
- Special Topics in Advanced Epidemiology
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master degree or bachelor degree as the department requires
- Each department sets its own GPA
- Test
- Writing sample and reference requirements
- English proficiency required.
Accepted academic background
Master degree or bachelor degree as the program requires, Program-specific requirements set by each graduate department
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme and scholarship or assistantship options and its department deadline (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
- final 2027-05-01). Apply online to UNM and pay the 70 USD fee. Submit official English proficiency scores if needed. The graduate department reviews the application. Receive the admission decision and any assistantship or scholarship offer. Accept and submit financial and academic documents showing first-year funding. Receive the I-20 and attend the visa appointment. Arrange travel and housing and arrive on campus.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,132 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Health Sciences Center |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Population Health |
| Department | Population Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 66 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $25,132 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,838 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.