Lead the Charge Against Lifestyle Diseases with a DrPH in Preventive Care
The online Doctorate of Public Health in Preventive Care program centers on studying chronic lifestyle-related diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Graduates are equipped to understand the leading causes of diseases and are adept at determining the most effective ways to prevent, improve, and even reverse them. Following the teaching, preaching, and healing model inspired by Jesus Christ, this program is tailored for working professionals seeking career growth opportunities.
In alignment with the Loma Linda Blue Zone Lifestyle traditions, the Preventive Care program incorporates principles that promote longevity and well-being. By embracing these time-tested practices, graduates gain a comprehensive understanding of preventive care and contribute to healthier communities through lifestyle interventions.
Program Details
Upon completion of the DrPH degree in Preventive Care, you will be able to:
- Design and implement wellness and lifestyle intervention protocols
- Provide lifestyle assessment and counseling for patients with lifestyle-related diseases
- Provide interventions for the prevention of chemical dependency
- Contribute to the theory and practice of preventive care through research
- Develop and conduct community and professional seminars and training programs
- Provide clinical advice/consultancy to health professionals in the field of lifestyle medicine
- Teach health prevention topics and courses at the college and university level
Whether you want to become a health coach and launch your own practice, teach at a high level to graduate students about preventive care, or work in general public health or corporate wellness programs, this is your opportunity to be a part of a fulfilling field that desperately needs you. Students are also prepared to be certified health coaches by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching upon fulfilling the appropriate board requirements.
Graduates in preventive care can work with clients individually, in general groups, or with populations. In this program, students are trained to guide individuals towards the prevention of specific lifestyle-related diseases, implementing health coaching sessions, seminars, health lectures, and more.
getting started on your application
Get details on the standard cost of attendance by visiting the LLU website.
Prerequisite
In addition to the entrance requirements for all Dr.P.H. degrees, applicants to the preventive care concentration must have:
- Anatomy and physiology (or equivalent to be evaluated by program director).
COREQUISITES
In addition to standard Dr.P.H. corequisites, the Dr.P.H. program in preventive care requires the following courses in addition to units required for the degree. It is recommended these courses be taken early in the program.
HPRO 526 Lifestyle Diseases and Risk Reduction
HPRO 573 Exercise Physiology I
Meet The Program Director
Hildemar Dos Santos, MD, DrPH
The world needs the Preventive Care program because of its focus on the cause, prevention and lifestyle management of the most common diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and obesity. The Preventive Care DrPH program is one of the few exclusive doctoral-level and research-focused centered around preventing those diseases.
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Application Deadline
Domestic and International
| Quarter | All Applicants |
| Autumn 2026 | August 1, 2026 |