Program Description and Goals | Dual Degree Application Process | Sample Curriculum |
The MPH/PhD dual degree programs combine the M.P.H. from The University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston with the Ph.D. degree from The University of Texas School of Health Information Sciences at Houston. The training and curriculum in the dual degree program will provide students and future leaders in public health the necessary skills to be leaders in the field of Public Health Informatics. The dual degree program provides an integrated curriculum that includes a number of shared courses as well as a practicum experience and/or the thesis topic in the area of public health informatics. The selection of specific academic programs, and scheduling of specific courses, fieldwork, and practica for individual students is guided by an Advising Committee, which includes faculty from both institutions.
Students in the dual degree program must satisfy admission requirements of and be admitted separately to each program. Students must meet the requirements of each program for its respective degree. Admission to one program does not assure admission to the other. Students in the dual degree program will receive a diploma from each degree program after meeting the individual requirements of each program.
Contact: | |
Keith Burau, Ph.D. 1200 Herman Pressler Dr., RAS-W1042 Houston, TX 77030 (713) 500-9472 Keith.E.Burau@uth.tmc.edu |
Ed Hsu, Ph.D. 7000 Fannin, Ste 840 Houston, TX 77030 (713) 500-3969 Chiehwen.E.Hsu@uth.tmc.edu |
The application process is the same for the Doctor of Philosophy in Health Informatics. The application process for the Master of Public Health is determined by the School of Public Health.
Basic courses
Research courses
Advanced courses
Support courses
Requirements for MPH/PhD in Informatics
For Public Health Information, contact: | |
Keith Burau, Ph.D. 1200 Herman Pressler Dr., RAS-W1042 Houston, TX 77030 (713) 500-9472 Keith.E.Burau@uth.tmc.edu |
Ed Hsu, Ph.D. 7000 Fannin, Ste 840 Houston, TX 77030 (713) 500-3969 Chiehwen.E.Hsu@uth.tmc.edu |