The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) degree program is a fully online, asynchronous program that aims to develop leaders who can advance global health outcomes, healthcare delivery, and health equity. The DHA program is designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills, focusing on health equity and the complexities of modern healthcare systems.
The DHA program consists of 56 credit hours (2.5 year) and will be implemented in Fall 2026. The curriculum is structured to prepare students for leadership roles in health administration, with a focus on critical areas such as leadership, population health, political determinants of health, mental health, and health communications. Each course will be 8 weeks, with students taking a total of 3 courses per semester (2 in the first 8 weeks and 1 in the second 8 weeks).
The faculty for the DHA program is composed of highly qualified individuals with extensive expertise in health administration, policy, public health, and related fields. They hold advanced degrees and possess significant experience in their respective areas of specialization. Key qualifications include:
All applications will be reviewed by the SGH Faculty admissions committee beginning in January of 2026.
May 1, 2026
Complete your free SGH application online (no application fee required):
Gather your application documents:
Two letters of recommendation are required, at least one of which must be from an academic mentor (major professor, thesis advisor, etc.) who can speak to the applicant’s potential to undertake graduate studies.
Applicants must submit official transcripts of coursework attempted and completed at all previous colleges and universities whether or not a degree was earned at the institution. Please ask your institution to send official college transcripts electronically directly to the School of Global Health at sghenrollment@mmc.edu
If the institution prefers to mail transcripts, please use this address:
School of Global Health
Meharry Medical College
3401 West End Avenue
Suite 160
Nashville, TN 37203
All submitted transcripts become the property of the Meharry Medical College and will not be returned.
Test scores are not required for consideration into our program
Final Decision
Admitted Students
At this time, the Meharry School of Global Health is not able to consider international applicants for our upcoming cohorts. We recognize the importance of global representation and will provide updates should this policy change in the future.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they demonstrate substantial professional experience and leadership potential.
An ideal DHA candidate is:
Year 1
Year 2
Cost Structure $56,000 total tuition
Tuition and Fees*
This does not include books. Student fees are subject to change on a yearly basis.
Currently, the School of Global Health does not offer internal scholarships for the Doctor of Health Administration program. We encourage prospective students to consider employer sponsorships, tuition reimbursement programs, or external scholarship opportunities that align with their professional background and goals.
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