8.0 Doctor of Philosophy programs

Details on the PhD programs including course and thesis requirements, graduation and time limits.
8.1 PhD degree requirements
Details the specializations offered in the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health
8.2 PhD course requirements
An overview of the credit hours, coursework and other curriculum requirements involved in the Doctor of Philosophy
8.3 Pre-candidacy enrollment policy
Students are required to be enrolled pre-candidacy at least one credit hour per semester until graduation
8.4 Residency requirement
Doctoral students must complete a minimum of 24 graduate credit hours at Ohio State.
8.5 Advisory committee
An advisory committee with a minimum of four faculty meeting established criteria is composed
8.6 Qualifying examination
Refer to Appendix G for specific specialization requirements
8.7 Candidacy exam
The candidacy examination tests the student’s knowledge of the major and minor cognate areas, research methods, and in general the capacity to undertake independent research
8.8 Dissertation
Details requirements of the dissertation, final oral examination, final dissertation copy and dissertation committee
8.9 Graduation for PhD students
Learn the requirements to graduate, including the minimum credit hours required during the last semester
8.10 PhD time limit
The PhD must be completed within eight years of of starting the degree. Students are responsible for academic progress
8.11 Master's degree on the basis of PhD candidacy
Details and conditions on granting a Master of Science degree to PhD candidates candidacy examination completion
Back to top