Doctorate in Public Health
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Doctorate in Public Health at Bangor University provides students with a rigorous framework for the development and synthesis of empirical, professional and organisational knowledge in the area of public health, including the development of knowledge and skills in public health and health promotion theory, research and practice, focusing on current priorities and challenges that involve ethical, economic, political, societal and cultural factors.
The Doctorate in Public Health in Bangor University enables applied practitioners to adopt leadership roles and advance their careers. It does this by providing students with a structured programme to advance scholarship within their professional practice in public health. The programme will enable students to develop a more in-depth knowledge of subject areas, such as utilising clinical trials and gaining a deeper understanding of discrete public health areas, including co-producing health or nutrition, or developing skills in evidence synthesis. Furthermore, candidates will complete a substantive piece of research focused on examining key areas of public health, health promotion, and research.
Key highlights
- Taught modules in clinical trials, co-producing health, nutrition and evidence synthesis
- Core skills in managing change and leading public health programmes
- Substantive doctoral research project in public health and health promotion
- Modules shaped by links with external bodies, companies and the Third Sector
- Draws on health services research expertise and local Health Board links
- Designed for practitioners moving into public health leadership roles
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Admission by undergraduate degree Successful completion of bachelor’s degree (Min 2:2) with significant experience in health service development.
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Director of Public Health
- Public health consultant
- Health promotion manager
- Public health researcher
- Public health programme lead
- Health policy adviser
Career opportunities
After completing the Doctorate in Public Health from Bangor University, graduates can pursue careers in positions such as:
- Public Health Director
- Epidemiologist
- Policy Advisor
- Global Health Strategist
- Programme Manager
Cost of study
The 2026 tuition fee for the Doctorate in Public Health at Bangor University for international students is £21,000 per year. The fee is subject to annual change.
Admission
To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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