5,000 USDTuition Fee/year
30 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Vision The PhD program envisions a society where well-being is prioritized and health equity is achieved. Program Mission To create a fulfilling educational opportunity for the next generation of public health consultants and health management leaders who are dedicated to promoting the health of local and global communities through evidence-based research, interdisciplinary training, and service. Program aim and objectives The main goal of the PhD program is to train public health professionals, scholars, and research scientists needed across various settings to address the country's 21st-century health challenges. The program aims to develop a workforce of public health experts for diverse roles, including faculty researchers at academic institutions, staff in national and provincial health departments, research institutes, private sector businesses and industries, and both national and international organizations.
The objectives of the PhD in public health program will be to:
• Develop skilled human resources with advanced public health knowledge and research abilities.
• Empower students to perform high-quality and thorough research in public health.
• Foster leadership across academic, research, practice, and service sectors of public health.
Learning Outcomes By the end of this program, the learner will be able to
Data & Analysis
1. Explain quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and policy analysis research and evaluation methods used to address health issues at multiple levels, including individual, group, organization, community, and population.
2. Design projects that use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods for policy analysis or evaluation to address a public health issue.
3. Explain the use and limitations of surveillance systems and national surveys in assessing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs aimed at improving a population’s health.
Leadership, Management & Governance
1. Propose strategies to improve health and eliminate health inequities by coordinating stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, community leaders, and other partners.
2. Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, to inform and influence behaviors and policies.
3. Integrate knowledge, approaches, methods, and potential contributions from various professions and systems in tackling public health issues.
4. Develop a strategic plan and suggest strategies to advance inclusion and equity within public health programs, policies, and systems.
5. Suggest human, financial, and other resources to reach a strategic goal.
6. Cultivate new resources and revenue streams to achieve a strategic goal.
7. Facilitate shared decision-making using negotiation and consensus-building techniques.
8. Assess your strengths and weaknesses in leadership skills.
Policy & Programs
1. Develop a system-level intervention to tackle a public health issue.
2. Incorporate understanding of cultural values and practices into the development of public health policies and programs.
3. Integrate scientific data, legal and regulatory methods, ethical principles, and diverse stakeholder interests into policy development and analysis.
4. Suggest collaborative team strategies for enhancing public health.
5. Utilize implementation science frameworks and methods for designing and assessing public health policies and interventions.
6. Use ethical principles to promote social justice in public health research and practice.
Education & Workforce Development
1. Assess the audience’s understanding and learning needs.
2. Provide training or educational experiences that encourage learning in academic, organizational, or community environments.
3. Use best-practice methods in teaching approaches.
Program structure and evaluation
The PhD program will require at least 18 credit hours of additional PhD-level coursework, followed by a comprehensive examination at the end of the coursework, in accordance with HEC criteria. During this coursework, students will attend regular weekly classes, which will be evaluated through end-of-semester exams and periodic class presentations by PhD students. Students will be allowed one retake of the comprehensive exam, per HEC policy. After passing the comprehensive exam, the candidate will continue research, culminating in the submission and defense of the thesis. If successful, they will be awarded a PhD degree.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Vision The PhD program envisions a society where well-being is prioritized and health equity is achieved. Program Mission To create a fulfilling educational opportunity for the next generation of public health consultants and health management leaders who are dedicated to promoting the health of local and global communities through evidence-based research, interdisciplinary training, and service. Program aim and objectives The main goal of the PhD program is to train public health professionals, scholars, and research scientists needed across various settings to address the country's 21st-century health challenges. The program aims to develop a workforce of public health experts for diverse roles, including faculty researchers at academic institutions, staff in national and provincial health departments, research institutes, private sector businesses and industries, and both national and international organizations.
The objectives of the PhD in public health program will be to:
• Develop skilled human resources with advanced public health knowledge and research abilities.
• Empower students to perform high-quality and thorough research in public health.
• Foster leadership across academic, research, practice, and service sectors of public health.
Learning Outcomes By the end of this program, the learner will be able to
Data & Analysis
1. Explain quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and policy analysis research and evaluation methods used to address health issues at multiple levels, including individual, group, organization, community, and population.
2. Design projects that use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods for policy analysis or evaluation to address a public health issue.
3. Explain the use and limitations of surveillance systems and national surveys in assessing, monitoring, and evaluating policies and programs aimed at improving a population’s health.
Leadership, Management & Governance
1. Propose strategies to improve health and eliminate health inequities by coordinating stakeholders, including researchers, practitioners, community leaders, and other partners.
2. Communicate public health science to diverse stakeholders, including individuals at all levels of health literacy, to inform and influence behaviors and policies.
3. Integrate knowledge, approaches, methods, and potential contributions from various professions and systems in tackling public health issues.
4. Develop a strategic plan and suggest strategies to advance inclusion and equity within public health programs, policies, and systems.
5. Suggest human, financial, and other resources to reach a strategic goal.
6. Cultivate new resources and revenue streams to achieve a strategic goal.
7. Facilitate shared decision-making using negotiation and consensus-building techniques.
8. Assess your strengths and weaknesses in leadership skills.
Policy & Programs
1. Develop a system-level intervention to tackle a public health issue.
2. Incorporate understanding of cultural values and practices into the development of public health policies and programs.
3. Integrate scientific data, legal and regulatory methods, ethical principles, and diverse stakeholder interests into policy development and analysis.
4. Suggest collaborative team strategies for enhancing public health.
5. Utilize implementation science frameworks and methods for designing and assessing public health policies and interventions.
6. Use ethical principles to promote social justice in public health research and practice.
Education & Workforce Development
1. Assess the audience’s understanding and learning needs.
2. Provide training or educational experiences that encourage learning in academic, organizational, or community environments.
3. Use best-practice methods in teaching approaches.
Program structure and evaluation
The PhD program will require at least 18 credit hours of additional PhD-level coursework, followed by a comprehensive examination at the end of the coursework, in accordance with HEC criteria. During this coursework, students will attend regular weekly classes, which will be evaluated through end-of-semester exams and periodic class presentations by PhD students. Students will be allowed one retake of the comprehensive exam, per HEC policy. After passing the comprehensive exam, the candidate will continue research, culminating in the submission and defense of the thesis. If successful, they will be awarded a PhD degree.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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