Overview

About the programme

Public Health Science is a multidisciplinary field that aims to study and influence the determinants of health, disease and longevity in the population.

The approach of the programme at Karolinska Institute includes the study of the social, economic and physical environment as well as individual characteristics and behaviours.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Management in Survey Design
Migration and Health
Public Health Research - Concepts and Theories
Public Health Implications of an Aging Population
Implementation Research in Health
Health Policy and Management
Global Mental Health
Migration and Health
Social determinants of health
Global Health Economic

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 5 other PhDs in Public Health in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A prospective doctoral student meets the general entry requirement for doctoral education if he or she:

has been awarded a degree at advanced (equivalent to second-cycle in Sweden) level, or,
has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits (ECTS) of which at least 60 credits (ECTS) were awarded at advanced level, or
has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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