Graduate School
Brunel University
Our innovative DrPH programme combines professional placements in Public Health Research, Policy and Practice with an advanced taught component.
Choose from a range of research and professional interests including:
International Health
Health and Development
Tropical Health
Medical Anthropology
Maternal and Child Health
Medical Sociology
Health Economics
Health Promotion
Health Services Research
Epidemiology
Health Geography
Health and Social Policy
Environmental Health
Health Psychology
Rehabilitation and Disability
Health Risk and Security
Our DrPH programme provides advanced training in research, analysis and management of population health and will develop leaders in public health practice.
The course fills a gap in the market for public health courses targeted at those wishing to find, or further careers in public health. The doctorate is unique for two reasons - it is cross-disciplinary, with staff from Social Sciences disciplines, as well as Health Sciences, involved in the teaching and research, and students will receive a practical as well as theoretical education in public health, preparing graduates for leadership in the world of public health, rather than academia.
The doctorate, aimed at those currently working in non-governmental organisations, local government, or the NHS who would like to supplement their practical knowledge with an academic qualification, was built following consultation not only with the Royal Society of Health, but also with UNICEF, Tropical Disease Research Programme (WHO) and Primary Care Trusts across the UK.
The programme, in full time mode, takes three years and is divided into two parts. Part I is a two term, intensive, taught element whilst Part II comprises a series of three research-based, professional placements focusing on research, policy and practice within organisations involved in public health activities. Each of the three placements will generate a publishable paper, with the final period spent on assimilating the knowledge gained to create an overall body of work. The Centre has strong links with the Royal Society of Health and the course is likely to be able to offer students a wide range of placements within the Royal Society's affiliate or member organisations (for example, UK NGOs, as well as numerous overseas organisations which have links with the Society).
Brunel's Doctorate in Public Health has been designed to build on the standards set by the Faculty of Public Health and the work of the Voluntary Register for Public Health Specialists.
Further details on this programme can be found on our website at www.brunel.ac.uk/publichealth
General funding sources
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Study information
- Qualification:
- PhD
- This is a professional doctorate
- Study duration:
- 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
- Study mode:
- Full-time and part-time mode
- Start month:
- October
- Entry requirements:
- Applicants will normally have a Bachelors degree with first or 2.1 honours or Masters degree in a relevant discipline and at least three years of relevant health or social science related work experience.
- Language requirements:
- International students must have English Language Proficiency: IELTS 7 or TOEFL equivalent
- Fees:
- International Students - £10,200 per annum. Home/EU Students - £3,235 per annum
