Public Health
You’ll develop advanced strategic thinking and research-driven problem-solving skills to critically analyze, innovate, and implement transformative public health strategies. This program prepares you to contribute original research, shape health policies, and drive meaningful impact in the evolving global public health landscape.
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Public Health at the PhD level delves into advanced research on how health policies, interventions, and community-based strategies improve population well-being and address global health challenges. At Lisburn University, our program explores the intersection of epidemiology, health systems, and social determinants to develop evidence-based public health solutions.
In a research seminar, you might analyze a large-scale public health intervention, examining its impact on disease prevention, healthcare accessibility, and health equity. You and your peers critically evaluate its effectiveness, ethical considerations, and policy implications. Then, through independent research, you contribute to the field by developing innovative frameworks and methodologies that address real-world public health challenges.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our PhD program in Public Health pursue advanced careers in academia, research, and public health leadership. They hold positions as university professors, epidemiologists, health policy analysts, public health consultants, and global health advisors. Many contribute to cutting-edge research in disease prevention, health equity, and healthcare systems, influencing policy and best practices to improve public health outcomes worldwide.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced understanding of how public health policies, interventions, and research shape population health, influence healthcare systems, and address social determinants of health in both local and global contexts.
Be able to apply sophisticated research methodologies, epidemiological analysis, and data-driven approaches to assess health trends, disease prevention strategies, and the effectiveness of public health initiatives in diverse communities.
Demonstrate expertise in evaluating the evolution, challenges, and opportunities within public health, contributing original research to advance the field. Be prepared to leverage this knowledge to develop ethical, evidence-based, and socially responsible health solutions that promote equity and improve global health outcomes.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Public Health Research | 5 | PH 701 |
| Epidemiology and Disease Prevention | 5 | PH 702 |
| Biostatistics for Public Health | 5 | PH 703 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Global Health Policy and Systems | 5 | PH 710 |
| Environmental and Occupational Health | 5 | PH 711 |
| Health Behavior and Promotion | 5 | PH 712 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods | 5 | PH 720 |
| Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity | 5 | PH 721 |
| Infectious Disease Control and Public Health Response | 5 | PH 722 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation & Thesis Research | 10 | PH 799 |
| Publication and Peer Review Process | 5 | PH 730 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 60 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
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