1,479 Medicine and Health Sciences PhD Degree Programs

A Ph.D. in Public Health is deemed essential, not only for Zambia but worldwide, as it enables its graduates to ensure alertness, prevention, and efficient response to disease transmission and outbreaks (pandemics) as well as support disease surveillance.

The Pharmaceutical & Translational Sciences (PHTS) Program brings together, under one umbrella, the school’s three laboratory-based PhD programs—CXPT, MPTX, PSCI. This promotes a more cohesive interdisciplinary experience advancing education and offering opportunities to sample the entire range of innovative research options.

Developed to meet evolving global health challenges, this doctoral program defines modern public health functions, healthcare infrastructure, and welfare policy implementation. Candidates examine managed care systems and epidemiology to design resilient health delivery frameworks.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Medicine and Health Sciences consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is a high-caliber, research-only degree designed to forge the next generation of global health authorities, medical innovators, and epidemiological strategists.

The PhD in Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences trains ~350 postgraduate research students undertaking PhD, MD, and MPhil degrees in Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Experimental Medicine, Public Health, Medical Education, and Dentistry each year. Its diverse postgraduate student population comprises both basic and clinical scientists from across the globe engaged in wide-ranging research projects spanning the breadth of the School’s research portfolio from traditional population-based epidemiology to 'big data' science and bioinformatics, through molecular and cell biology to clinical trials.

The PhD programme in Health Sciences is a structured research education and consists of independent research work with a doctoral thesis (150 credits) and a training component (30 credits). The programme is standardized to a three-year duration, extended to four years for mandatory duties. Part-time study is possible, with a requirement that at least 50% of the working hours will be dedicated to the PhD programme.

The Doctoral Program in Medical Sciences focuses on advanced training in Medicine and Dental Medicine, fostering research in basic, translational, clinical, or population science. Open to graduates, specialized doctors, and interns, it aims to develop technical skills and autonomy in research, integrating it into the medical profession.

The PhD in Clinical Sciences offers doctoral training programs in basic and translational research, under the supervision of faculty and researchers working in various fields of clinical medicine, psychology, and various fields of experimental medicine related to translation into the clinical setting.

Our mission is to provide support to our students in their research field assisting them with their scientific work, publishing novel results, international dissemination, and getting acquainted with the most recent protocols and methods. The school motivates PhD in Health Sciences to take part in national and international project applications. Through our international contacts we give our Ph.D. students the opportunity for mobility and to gain experience abroad and to expand their scientific contacts. The Ph.D. students are involved in the scientific research of the supervisors and scientific members of the Doctoral School. The research topics are continuously being expanded due to the new results achieved by the Ph.D. students. These novel results will be integrated into the research topics.

The Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences (PDCB), established in 1986, offers advanced training in Biomedicine with a focus on Biological, Medical, and Health Sciences. It provides flexible, individualized training through expert guidance, ensuring both specific and transversal skills to students ranging from recent graduates to professionals.

The doctoral program in Translational Medicine trains researchers to bridge the gap between laboratory and clinical sciences, facilitating translational research. Objectives include understanding biological structures, applying diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing ethical implications.

The Doctoral Program in Nursing Sciences, a partnership between ICBAS UP and ESEP, equips nursing professionals with advanced qualifications. Focused on nursing practice, research, and teaching, it emphasizes scientific knowledge re-contextualization, preparing students for a key role in multidisciplinary health teams.

Advancements in genetics and genomics have spurred the emergence of Precision Medicine, which revolutionizes traditional medical approaches by utilizing vast molecular data for personalized disease diagnosis and treatment. The PhD in National PhD in Systems Medicine aims to equip professionals with interdisciplinary skills in biomedical sciences, preparing them to address precision medicine challenges through technological strategies and multidisciplinary approaches.

The College of Medicine at the China Medical University (CMU) places a strong emphasis on postgraduate research training at the master's and doctoral levels. At its core, the Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences is host to faculty members coming from diverse research backgrounds, including: biochemistry and cell biology, neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, oncology, and clinical research.

The structure of the PhD in Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Medical Faculty is similar to those of most European and American universities. The doctoral (PhD) degree, as the highest qualification attainable at university, is confer- red by the University of Pécs on those who have given evidence of having acquired sufficient practical skills and theoretical knowledge to conduct scientific research independently.

This PhD program prepares scholars to address complex public health challenges with a focus on health equity, disparities, and social determinants of health.

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is dedicated to excellence in the education and training of doctors and medical professionals, as well as to excellence in medical research of all kinds. The mission of the FOHS is to educate medical professionals who consider patients holistically, within their familial, social, and cultural contexts. This unique community-centered approach is evident in our applicant screening process, which is based on individual interviews, student involvement in community health projects, and in the curriculums of our various schools and programs, emphasizing the bio-psycho-social approach.