Online Public Health Doctoral Programs

A Doctor of Public Health, commonly referred to as a DrPH, is a professional degree designed for public health practitioners. Both on-campus and online DrPH programs focus on the practical application of public health principles and can academically prepare DrPH students for leadership roles in practice-based settings. An emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, as public health professionals must often work as leaders or members of interprofessional teams focused on healthcare. A DrPH program can equip you with the skills and knowledge to work as a director or administrator in a variety of practice-based settings within the public, private, and academic sectors.

If you have a passion for public health research, a PhD in Public Health can prepare you with the skills you need to make scholarly, research-based contributions to the field. A public health PhD program will also provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the field through an original dissertation on a public health topic of your choosing. Whether online or on campus, public health PhD programs can mold you into an advanced researcher—well-versed in public health theory, methodology, research design, statistical methods, and more—equipped to help solve the world’s most pressing public health issues.

Some of Walden’s doctoral degree programs do require that you hold a master’s in the same field, but others have more flexible requirements. If your master’s degree is in a different field, you’ll likely need to complete additional required courses in order to earn a doctorate. Listed below are some examples of doctoral degrees you can earn online at Walden without a master’s in the same subject.

• Doctor of Healthcare
• Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
• PhD in Health Education and Promotion
• PhD in Health Services
• PhD in Public Health

As a new doctoral student at Walden, you will be connected to a doctoral peer mentor who is eager to provide social support, tips, and guidance during the first few months of your program. Ultimately, connecting with a peer mentor who will offer candid feedback, encouragement, and support can enhance your academic journey and yield many positive results.