Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
Blended
The goal of the program is to prepare a broad-profile scientist in public health who will be able to create new knowledge in the field, structurally understand and expand existing knowledge, which will contribute to the growth of the health and well-being of the country's population and, consequently, to the improvement of public and global health.
A graduate of the doctoral program will have knowledge based on the latest achievements in public health, will be able to research health determinants using innovative technologies, evaluate the results obtained with modern methods of their management, develop and teach public health training modules, prepare scientific projects in the fields of public health and implement them in accordance with modern requirements of health management. The doctoral program provides graduates with the opportunity to work in research/supervisory/academic positions in higher education and research institutions, healthcare organizations, insurance companies with health insurance services, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental structures, and scientific-research institutions related to public health and global health policy, health services formation and management.
A graduate of the doctoral program will have knowledge based on the latest achievements in public health, will be able to research health determinants using innovative technologies, evaluate the results obtained with modern methods of their management, develop and teach public health training modules, prepare scientific projects in the fields of public health and implement them in accordance with modern requirements of health management. The doctoral program provides graduates with the opportunity to work in research/supervisory/academic positions in higher education and research institutions, healthcare organizations, insurance companies with health insurance services, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental structures, and scientific-research institutions related to public health and global health policy, health services formation and management.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
Blended
The goal of the program is to prepare a broad-profile scientist in public health who will be able to create new knowledge in the field, structurally understand and expand existing knowledge, which will contribute to the growth of the health and well-being of the country's population and, consequently, to the improvement of public and global health.
A graduate of the doctoral program will have knowledge based on the latest achievements in public health, will be able to research health determinants using innovative technologies, evaluate the results obtained with modern methods of their management, develop and teach public health training modules, prepare scientific projects in the fields of public health and implement them in accordance with modern requirements of health management. The doctoral program provides graduates with the opportunity to work in research/supervisory/academic positions in higher education and research institutions, healthcare organizations, insurance companies with health insurance services, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental structures, and scientific-research institutions related to public health and global health policy, health services formation and management.
A graduate of the doctoral program will have knowledge based on the latest achievements in public health, will be able to research health determinants using innovative technologies, evaluate the results obtained with modern methods of their management, develop and teach public health training modules, prepare scientific projects in the fields of public health and implement them in accordance with modern requirements of health management. The doctoral program provides graduates with the opportunity to work in research/supervisory/academic positions in higher education and research institutions, healthcare organizations, insurance companies with health insurance services, international organizations, governmental and non-governmental structures, and scientific-research institutions related to public health and global health policy, health services formation and management.
Admission Requirements
Applications for the doctoral program are announced once a year. Studies begin according to the academic calendar established by the Academic Council. Student enrollment is carried out by order of the presidents, based on meeting the prerequisites for admission to the program. The following can study for the doctoral program: · A person with a master's degree in a broad field of health and social welfare, or an academic degree equivalent to it; or · Applicants with non-health qualifications if they are confirmed by one of the following: a) Issues/subjects taking into account the areas of public health competencies (health policy and management, epidemiology-biostatistics, research methods, project management, health services management, ethics and bioethics, history of health and medicine, health insurance, healthy lifestyle, behavior change, practice in the health sector, bachelor's/master's thesis, etc.) with a volume of at least 60 ECTS credits; b) At least 2 years of work experience in professional positions associated with the field of public health; for which the applicant's supervisor's characterization of the applicant must be additionally presented at the interview; c) At least 2 years of experience in research activities in the field of social health and/or healthcare with the presentation of appropriate results; for which the applicant's characterization of the applicant by the research supervisor, indicating his/her role and place in the research, a relevant article, or presentation of research results at professional conferences must be additionally presented at the interview. · A person whose knowledge of English at least at the B2 level is confirmed by an appropriate international certificate (TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, IELTS, FCE and CERTUS), a document confirming studies in an English-language bachelor's/master's/doctoral program abroad, or by passing the English language exam for admission to the doctoral program of the University of Georgia. The minimum threshold for English proficiency in the university foreign language exam is 60% of the maximum score. If the requirements related to qualifications and competencies are met, the applicant is required to submit a research concept on the subject to be studied, and enrollment is based on a positive assessment of the concept.
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