M.S. and Ph.D. in Community Health

Master of Science in Community Health

The Community Health graduate program offers graduate study and research leading to a Master of Science degree.

Ph.D. in Community Health

The Ph.D. in Community Health at Illinois prepares students for academic and research careers that will enable them to find solutions to the health-related problems facing our society today and into the future. 

Students focus their studies in one of six major areas of concentration, allowing them to do work that is important to them. Our program trains future community health researchers and practitioners as they address some of our greatest challenges.

Community Health Focus Areas of Study

• Epidemiology of Health and Physical Health
• Health Administration and Policy
• Health Behavior in Public Health Practice
• Health Diversity and Cultural Studies
• Health Technology and Data Analytics

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

Please review admissions requirements and application deadlines for the M.S. in Community Health and the Ph.D. in Community Health on our graduate admissions page.

Curriculum and Degree Requirements

• Review a complete list of requirements for the Community Health, M.S. degree.
• Review a complete list of requirements for the Community Health, Ph.D. degree.
• For a more comprehensive guide to the coursework for both degrees, please see the HK Graduate Handbook (PDF).