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PhD

PhD Public Health (Online)

University of Brigant

University of Brigant

PhD

PhD Public Health (Online)

University of Brigant

University of Brigant (online)

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Tuition

Free (online)

Degree

PhD

Delivery

Full-time · Online

Duration

3 years (36 mo)

Language & requirements

Taught in: English

Tuition fees

  • INTERNATIONALFree (online)

About University of Brigant

Historic UK university (founded 1883) with Edinburgh campus and tuition-free online degrees.

Overview

Original research in epidemiology, health systems, global health and population science — preparing doctoral candidates for academic, governmental and international health leadership roles.

Delivered fully online with live seminars, recorded lectures, and tutor support.

**Award:** University of Brigant **Credits:** 60 | **Typical duration:** 3 years (36 months)

Course structure

2 terms · 6 modules · 60 credits

Year 1 — Doctoral Coursework

  • PHDPH701·Advanced Epidemiologic Methods
    6 credits
  • PHDPH702·Biostatistics for Population Health Research
    6 credits
  • PHDPH703·Health Systems, Policy & Implementation Science
    6 credits
  • PHDPH704·Doctoral Seminar in Public Health Ethics
    6 credits

Years 2–5 — Dissertation

  • PHDPH801·PhD Candidacy Examination
  • PHDPH802·Doctoral Dissertation Research
    36 credits

Learning outcomes

  • Apply discipline-specific theory to complex professional problems
  • Design and execute research or applied projects to postgraduate standard
  • Communicate findings clearly to academic and industry audiences
  • Demonstrate ethical, inclusive practice in global workplaces

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