PhD Public Health and Health Promotion
Course overview
The PhD in Public Health and Health Promotion is a postgraduate research programme that offers students an opportunity to carry out original research that can change and influence health policies at the local, national, and global levels. The programme empowers students to become leaders for societal change.
To support research development, the programme trains the students in areas such as research methodology, ethics and data analysis. The research area of the course examines ethical, political and cultural challenges in public health and health promotion and in health and social care.
In this programme, students are guided through their research work by academic supervisors. They learn and are assessed through a doctoral thesis, which is defended in a final oral examination known as viva voce.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a research proposal, an academic transcript, and a relevant academic or employer reference, and they will be invited for an interview.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need a 2.1 or above honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
- Other international equivalent qualifications are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates should submit an overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.
- PTE Academic at an overall grade of 6,4 with a minimum of 59 is accepted.
- TOEFL IBT at an overall grade of 98 with a minimum of 20 in each section is also accepted, amongst others.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD in Public Health and Health Promotion from the University of Bedfordshire can become:
- University Lecturer or Researcher
- Health Policy Advisor
- Public Health Programme Manager
- Health and Social Care Consultant
- Epidemiologist
Cost of study
For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fees for the PhD in Public Health and Health Promotion programme at the University of Bedfordshire are £24,795 for full-time and £12,395 for part-time.
Admission
Admission to the PhD in Public Health and Health Promotion programme is made through UCAS or directly through the university’s online portal. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.
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