1. Rutgers University Newark
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  3. Phd
  4. PhD Urban Systems in Urban Health Specialization

PhD Urban Systems in Urban Health Specialization

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

Rutgers University Newark

Program Overview

The Urban Systems core curriculum provides a strong background in the history and social organization of U.S. cities, while the Urban Health core examines the complex interrelationships among social, cultural, political, economic, geographic, organizational, and bioenvironmental factors that influence the health status and health behaviors of urban populations. The Urban Health faculty is committed to training students who can make a difference, and seeks to educate doctoral students who will be capable of conducting independent research that has a strong potential to improve the health of individuals in the nation's cities.

Program Key Stats

$36450 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

One official transcript from each post-secondary institution attended, Test Scores, Three letters of recommendation, A personal statement, Current test results, as required by the program, Supporting materials, as required by the program, Resume or CV

Career Options

  • Physical Geography
  • Urbanization
  • Earth's Cultural Landscape
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geographical Inquiry
  • Sustainable Urbanism
  • Weather and Climate

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