PhD in Population Health Sciences – Environmental Health
Duration: 5 Year(s)
Harvard Medical School (HMS), Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Course TypePhD
Course Specialty
Environmental Health and Safety
Overview
The PhD in Population Health Sciences – Environmental Health at Harvard is designed to train researchers who investigate how environmental exposures influence human health and disease. The program integrates expertise from Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to provide interdisciplinary training in environmental epidemiology, exposure science, and public health research. Students gain knowledge in environmental toxicology, risk assessment, and the impact of environmental factors on population health. The program emphasizes advanced research methods, data analysis, and real-world health challenges such as climate change, pollution, and environmental justice. Students work closely with faculty mentors and research teams across Harvard’s extensive academic and hospital network. Access to cutting-edge laboratories and large-scale population health datasets enables innovative research and scientific discovery. Graduates of the program often pursue careers in academia, public health institutions, environmental policy, and global health research.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Students receive an annual stipend of approximately USD $50,000+ along with health insurance and research support during the program.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- Strong academic record in environmental health, public health, or related fields
- Prior research experience preferred
- Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
- English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS) if applicable
- Official academic transcripts
- Online application through the Harvard GSAS portal
Minimum Education
MSc BiologyMSc ChemistryMSc Environmental scienceMSc EpidemiologyM.Sc. (Public Health Nutrition)
Admission Process:
- Submit an online application through the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) application portal.
- Select the Population Health Sciences PhD program and choose Environmental Health as the field of study.
- Upload academic transcripts, CV, Statement of Purpose, and recommendation letters.
- Submit English proficiency test scores if required.
- Applications are reviewed by the admissions committee.
- Shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews with faculty members.
- Final admission decisions are released through the GSAS application portal.
