Dr. Nancy Scott

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nancy Scott holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Boston University, alongside a Bachelor of Science from Santa Clara University. As an Associate Professor at Boston University's School of Public Health, she has dedicated over 12 years to global public health, focusing on program design, implementation, and mixed-method evaluations. Her research interests encompass evaluating public health programs that translate evidence into policy-relevant products, particularly in maternal and child health, prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and providing social support to orphans and vulnerable children. Dr. Scott teaches courses on monitoring and evaluating global public health programs, drawing from her extensive fieldwork in resource-constrained settings such as South Africa and Tanzania. Throughout her career, she has managed various research and service delivery portfolios across sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Zambia, and continues to collaborate with organizations to enhance public health outcomes in the region. Her work addresses complex challenges within global health, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in public health, specializing in global health programs.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.