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Public Health (Online Programme) – (Ph.D.)
Laureate Online Education in Cooperation with Walden University
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| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | Anytime |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Dramatic changes in the nation’s healthcare delivery system, coupled with a national priority on disease prevention and healthy living, are prompting a greater demand for highly qualified public health leaders. With the Ph.D. in Public Health program, you can study current public health initiatives, explore what makes them successful, and discuss strategies for creating and leading your own initiatives. Through coursework in this program, you can promote positive health changes for entire populations and play a role in improving the health of individuals, your community, and beyond.
Designed to Meet Your Needs
The Ph.D. in Public Health program has two tracks designed to match your academic background and interests.
Contents
In Walden’s Ph.D. in Public Health program, you can:
- Choose from a specialization in Community Health Education or Epidemiology.
- Broaden your research skills through an original dissertation that contributes to the field.
- Benefit from a program informed by new legislation including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Healthy People 2020 initiative.
- Learn about the latest developments in the field by studying current research—and conducting your own.
- Learn from respected scholars and experts in the field.
Specializations by Track
Walden’s Ph.D. in Public Health program offers specializations to help you meet your personal and professional goals.
Track I
is designed for students who hold a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) or an M.S. in Public Health.
- Community Health Education
- Epidemiology
Track II
is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in an academic discipline other than the public health field.
- Community Health Education
- Epidemiology
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- A master’s degree or higher
- Three years of related professional or academic experience
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. The North Central Association is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Faculty
Advance your career while you contribute to the field of health sciences with a graduate degree from Walden University. In May 2010, Walden was again identified as having the No. 1 largest online graduate public health program by enrollment by U.S. News & World Report.
Our programs offer:
- Practice-oriented theories to create positive change
- Knowledge and insight from leading experts and industry peers from across the nation
- Flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments through an online learning format
- Confidence to make a difference in your community and profession
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