PhD in Public Health

What is this course?

PhD in Public Health is a research-focused doctoral program that prepares students to become public health scholars, researchers, educators, and policy experts. The course emphasizes advanced study in areas such as:

• Epidemiology

• Biostatistics

• Environmental health

• Health policy and management

• Social and behavioral health

• Global health

Students conduct original research that contributes new knowledge or solutions to public health challenges. The program typically culminates in a dissertation.

Scope of the Course

The scope of a PhD in Public Health is broad and impactful, with career options in academia, research institutions, government, international health organizations, and NGOs.

Career Paths Include:

• Academic roles: Professor, lecturer, researcher

• Government positions: Policy advisor, epidemiologist, program director (e.g., in CDC, WHO, ministries of health)

• Research: Working in public health think tanks, pharmaceutical firms, or NGOs conducting large-scale health studies

• Consultancy: Public health strategy, program evaluation

• International Health: Working with organizations like WHO, UNICEF, World Bank, etc.

Emerging Fields:

• Health informatics and big data

• Climate and health

• Pandemic preparedness and response

• Health equity and social determinants of health

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility may vary slightly by institution and country, but typically includes:

Educational Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or a related field such as:

o Medicine (MBBS, MD)

o Nursing

o Social Sciences

o Health Management

o Environmental Sciences

o Life science 

o Bachelor Degree and experience in public health Field .

Mode of Study :- All the PhD courses run at COER university , Roorkee and Admission strictly to appear on Entrance exam set by the University. University website is www.coeruniversity.ac.in