Overview
The DrPH programme leads to a doctoral-level qualification and is intended for leaders and future leaders in public health.
The programme aims to equip its graduates with the experience to deal with the particular challenges of understanding and adapting scientific knowledge in order to achieve public health gains, as well as the analytical and practical skills required by managers and leaders in public health. The DrPH therefore has a dual focus on developing both expertise to conduct and evaluate research and skills crucial for leadership roles in public health policy and practice.
Entry criteria for the DrPH are the same as for the PhD except that evidence of relevant experience in areas of public health policy as well as in management or leadership is required. The rigour and volume of the work are doctoral level, and are appropriate to the personal development of senior public health professionals. Opportunities for undertaking the DrPH programme are available in all LSHTM's Faculties.
Key components
- A taught component comprising two compulsory modules delivered fully online.
- Research Study I: an Organisational and/or Policy Analysis (OPA) project
- Research Study II: a research project leading to the production of a thesis
