PhD in Public Health

The Ph.D. in Public Health aims to make an original and innovative scientific contribution to the field of Public Health and is conducted so that the doctoral student acquires:

• Training in creating, planning, and executing scientific research in Public Health
• Expertise in the interpretation, discussion, and communication of results, preparation of scientific articles and other technical materials
• In-depth knowledge of public health and a specific specialization area
• Skills and instruments for life-long learning
• Preparation of new researchers and management of programs in public health and in a specific area of specialization

There are five areas of specialization in this program:

• Epidemiology
• Health Promotion
• Health Policies and Management
• Health Economics
• Environmental and occupational healthjhkhljljl

Career and job opportunities for graduates include positions as university professors, researchers, epidemiologists, bio-statistics consultants, consultants for policy development, evaluation and management of public health programs, consultants for quality and health promotion programs, and consultants for environmental policies.

Potential employers include universities, research centers, pharmaceutical industries, local authorities, health units, government entities, communication companies, and mass media.