Auream Phoenix University for Women
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research in Public Health
Online
PhD
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English, Italian
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,275
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: This PhD awards a Doctor of Philosophy based on a thesis completed via distance learning. Auream Phoenix University for Women (APUW) is a private university for women using A.P.E.L. (Accreditation Prior Experiential Learning) for applicants with five+ years' experience. You must submit a thesis of at least 100 pages to a Selinus University academic committee. It should examine public health functions and services, healthcare organization and infrastructure, managed-care impacts, and historical and future challenges.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in public health research, policy, academia, management, epidemiology, government, NGOs, consultancy. These career opportunities span public, private and non-profit sectors.
PhD by research via Distance Learning is awarded after successfully completing a theoretical research specialization. This research is presented in the form of a doctoral thesis. The PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) is the only doctoral degree that can be achieved through distance learning. The main requirement for a PhD online through distance learning is to present and discuss a thesis of at least 100 pages for review and evaluation by an academic committee at Selinus University.
In the light of the recent health crisis that is likely to change the way public health is implemented, the thesis of this research programme should define public health functions, practices, programmes and measures. Discuss the organisation and infrastructure of a modern and efficient healthcare system within a welfare system, the historical context and future challenges. The final thesis should provide a comprehensive description of basic public health services, how public health services are delivered and how managed care affects public health.
Program Outline
65 academic credits besides a Master's program. Max Average Duration: 18 months + 6 months further on demand.
Thesis Defence
Considering that APUW students come from all over the world, often miles away from the university headquarters, the Doctor PhD degree via distance learning thesis can be defended in three different ways:
- Written Defence: the student develops his/her defence in a 5 pages report;
- Oral Defense: (recommended) the student sends an audio or video file (at least 30 minutes duration) containing his/her defence;
- In presence: speaking in front of two/three professors of APUW University. The student sets a date with the Secretariat to defend his/her thesis in the APUW headquarters.