Overview

The Doctorate in Public Health is also suitable for individuals who wish to enhance their work-related experience and move into public health from a related field.

The purpose of the programme is to foster the development of research competent practitioners and policy professionals so they may apply sound research evidence with which to shape public health in their field and locality.

Features

The DrPH at the University of Hertfordshire offers an intensive programme of research-informed methods training underpinned by current theory, ethical, legal, socio-political, economic and governance frameworks.

Students on the DrPH will be guided in their learning to develop research expertise to enable them to plan a programme of doctoral studies with their academic supervisors.

Programme Structure

Guided learning will include resources and training relating to:

critical thinking, reading and writing in relation to public health evidence and practice
reviewing research and policy literature
philosophy of research methodology, research methods and analytical approaches
research proposal development and research design
research ethics
data generation, management and analysis
the implementation of research evidence

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

to apply, please email the Doctoral College

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health View 74 other PhDs in Public Health in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

We usually expect a Master's degree from a recognised university, and:

an Upper second/first class degree from a recognised university
a commitment to attend (either online or face to face) induction, guided learning and tutorial support three times per year of the programme (a maximum of 6 days).

Tuition Fee

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International

3810 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3810 GBP per year during 60 months.
National

3465 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3465 GBP per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Hatfield

660 - 1140 GBP /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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