Key information
Duration
- Full-time - 36 months
- Part-time - 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Please note, admission is open throughout the year for Research programs
Language
English
IELTS
6.5
Credits
540 alternative credits
540 credits with a minimum of 360 credits at Level 8. The remaining credit must normally be at Level 7.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bangor, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
This Public Health Doctorate at Bangor University provides students with a rigorous framework for the development and synthesis of empirical, professional and organisational knowledge in the area of public health, including the development of knowledge and skills in public health and health promotion theory, research and practice, focusing on current priorities and challenges that involve ethical, economic, political, societal and cultural factors.
Careers
- This course is intended to support the academic and career progression of healthcare professionals working in, or aspiring to senior roles within UK and international public health bodies and those working with a public health /health promotion brief in health and social care organisations.
- Graduates will be well placed to take advantage of role developments in health care, such as non-medical consultantship.
Programme Structure
During the course the combination of taught and research components will provide students with a range of outcomes, including:
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of specific issues at the forefront of theory and practice in students’ professional fields in the arena of public health and health promotion, that enables them to critically evaluate research and provide possible alternative hypotheses.
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant research and scholarly approaches applicable to practice and service improvement in the arena of public health and health promotion, with an informed knowledge of how the results of this application may improve public health orientated practice and develop research ideas/policy.
- An ability to develop originality in inquiry, independent thinking and theoretical concepts as part of scholarly activities.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of bachelor’s degree (Min 2:2) with significant experience in health service development.
- Students will be expected to be working in a role which has the capacity to support achievement of the course aims and objectives, and to be able to demonstrate organisational support.
Admission by Experience: Mature student status
- A candidate may be considered for acceptance provided that they have relevant work experience and have strong references and personal statement.
- Usually, under such circumstances, the candidate would be invited for an interview where circumstances allowed (e.g. face-to-face, Skype, telephone).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 46,666 AUD / year (≈ 24,500 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,870 AUD / year (≈ 5,182 GBP / year)
Living costs
Bangor, United Kingdom: 1,257-2,171 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
