FAQs
The Indigenous Health PhD program is the first of its kind in the world, in which students will gain skills and knowledge from our program faculty who combine for nearly 100 years of Indigenous Health experience.
Yes, graduate students can complete the program part-time. Students will have a maximum of seven years to complete the Indigenous Health PhD.
Yes, a student may transfer PhD-level coursework towards the PhD. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All course syllabi are required for review.
Students will select either the Portfolio (Applied) Track or Dissertation (Academic) Track by end of fall semester of their first year. Students will work with their faculty advisors to inform their decision.
Well-qualified students can apply for scholarships at the following links:
Canadian students can apply for scholarships at the following:
Preference for admission will be given to applicants with at least one year of public health-related work experience, either paid or unpaid.
The following documents are required to be considered a complete applicant:
- Three letters of recommendation
- A curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Indigenous research statement
- Official transcripts sent to the UND School of Graduate Studies.
All supporting documents are due by the application deadline. Further information can be found here, or you can contact the School of Graduate Studies at und.gradschooladmissions@UND.edu with further questions.
Yes, international students are welcome to apply. All non-native speakers of English must meet the School of Graduate Studies requirements regarding fluency in written and spoken English. Please refer to the School of Graduate Studies website.
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