Ph.D Human Performance - Health

The Health [public health] Concentration in the Ph.D. in Human Performance program is housed within the Department of Health and Human Performance. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, the Health [public health] concentration focuses on producing proficient researchers capable of producing impactful public health-related scholarly work, whether it is in academia or industry. Program graduates teach or practice in different settings, including local, state, regional, national, and global levels. Designed to accommodate a variety of student needs, the program allows full-time students to complete their degree within three to four years. Meanwhile, professionals already working in the field have the option to enroll on a part-time basis, completing their studies on a more flexible timeline. Many students receive graduate assistantships.

Career Path

Common careers for our graduates include but are not limited to: Researcher, University Professor / Faculty, Executive Program Director, Health Policy Analyst, Epidemiologist, Chief Development Officer, Postdoctoral Fellow.

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Middle Tennessee State University below
  • Bachelor Certificate and Transcript
  • Masters Certificate and Transcript
  • PhD proposal
  • Statement of intent
  • Passport
  • Recommendation Letter
  • English Proficiency Letter
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
  • Wassce /A level Certificate

English Language Requirement

Middle Tennessee State University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

September, 2025

From January, 2025 to June, 2025

Open

January, 2026

From January, 2025 to October, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From May, 2025 to June, 2026

Open