Overview

Aim and Structure of the Social and Spiritual Determinants of Health programme at Palacký University Olomouc

Gain the thorough knowledge of social and spiritual determinants of health
Design your own individual study plan
Know what the latest global research results are
Stay on top of the current issues that are being discussed in the academic community
Learn how to formulate hypotheses, i.e. identify research questions and analyse the results independently
Work with software for analyzing the qualitative and quantitative data (e.g. SPSS, NVivo)

Stay in touch with the scientific community through conferences
Publish at the international level (WoS journals)
Study the theory and concepts of socioeconomic inequalities in health
Prepare and manage research projects from grant proposal submission to the final report
Make a difference to the living and health conditions of people through your research

Programme Structure

The list of courses includes the following:

Quantitative Methods in Research into the Social and Spiritual Determinants of Health
Qualitative Methods in Research into the Social and Spiritual Determinants of Health
Scientific Communication and Management of Research Projects
How to Write an Academic Paper
Participation in the Student Research Competition Organized at CMTF (IGA)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Theology and Religious Studies Health Sciences View 8 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in Czech Republic

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Structured Curriculum Vitae (signed)
Motivation letter
Certified copy of Master's degree diploma - you are also eligible to apply during the last year of your current study programme, provided you obtain your final degree and submit a certified copy before 30 September of the respective year.
Official academic transcripts and certificates from the university (or a certified copy)
Letter of Recommendation – from a professor or an academic who can assess the applicant’s ability and motivation to enroll in the program
Dissertation project proposal – the proposal of max. 5 pages must define the theoretical or empirical research field of the dissertation project, overall aim of the research, state-of-the-art discussion of theory and research in the area, suggested methodological approach, and bibliography
Dissertation Project Presentation (for example in PowerPoint)
Proofs of professional activity in the chosen field of study

Tuition Fee

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International

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

3000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3000 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Olomouc

11290 - 17458 CZK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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