Doctor of Public Health (DPH)
Duration: 2 semesters
Credits: 60
Language: English
Training is provided online with lectures, videos, and consultant assistance.
The course ends with the submission of a thesis and its defense.
The Doctor of Public Health (DPH) program offers a unique, multidisciplinary education designed to prepare students for high-level leadership roles in the fields of public health and healthcare. It is a pioneering degree that combines in-depth knowledge of public health with mastery of essential skills in management, leadership, communications, and innovative thinking. The program is delivered in a highly collaborative, small-group learning environment, facilitating intensive interaction and personalized mentorship.
Spanning two semesters, the curriculum equips students with the ability to tackle complex public health policy issues using advanced analytical and managerial tools. Throughout the program, students learn how to lead organizational and societal change effectively, developing strategies to address critical and multifaceted health challenges. The coursework emphasizes real-world application through case studies, enabling students to analyze international healthcare management scenarios and learn from global best practices.
An integral part of the program is networking with industry leaders and distinguished faculty, providing invaluable insights into current issues and emerging trends in public health leadership. This exposure, combined with rigorous academic training, prepares students to make sustainable and impactful decisions within healthcare organizations and policy settings. Ultimately, the program aims to cultivate visionary leaders equipped to drive positive change and innovation in public health and healthcare systems worldwide.
| Modules
| Credit numbers |
| 1. Healthcare Management (Theoretical part)
| 10 |
| 2. Healthcare Management (Practical part, Case studies)
| 10 |
| 3. An outline of health promotion in theory and practice
| 20 |
| 4. Elements of HTA in the planning, implementation and relisation of health policy programmes | 20 |