Overview

The main objectives of the International Doctoral Programme in Epidemiology and Public Health programme from Tampere University of Applied Sciences are to increase knowledge and understanding of major public health problems, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, and to build sustainable public health capacity in these countries by collaborating with global partners in the field.

Key facts

The Programme trains epidemiologists and public health personnel for leadership positions in research, administration, program planning and policy development.

The bulk of field research, data analysis and reporting, however, is generally conducted after completion of coursework either in Finland or abroad during three to four additional years.

The doctoral dissertation consists of at least three original scientific papers published in international, peer-reviewed journals and a thesis synthesizing the research findings.

After successful public examination and defense of the dissertation, a doctoral degree (PhD) in epidemiology or related public health discipline is awarded.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Epidemiology

Gerontology

Global Health and Development

Public Health

Social Psychiatry

Social and Health Policy

Health Care Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampere, Finland

Disciplines

Public Health Epidemiology View 3 other PhDs in Public Health in Finland

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Official transcript of records of the Master's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Bachelor's degree certificate in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Official transcript of records of the Bachelor's degree in the original language (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Official translation of the Bachelor's and Master’s degree certificate and of the transcript of records unless issued in English, Finnish or Swedish (and it's officially certified or legalised copy)

Research plan

Copy of your passport's ID page or EU/EEA/Switzerland identity card, and possible residence permit to Finland, if the applicant is not a Finnish citizen

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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

There are no tuition fees for doctoral programmes

Living costs

Tampere

Finland

869 - 1289 EUR / month

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