Planetary Health Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Nagasaki University
Description
The Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program is an advanced professional education program that fosters leaders who can bring about change in public health. It is a three-year educational program conducted in English and limited to five participants. The entrance date is in October and the course follows the quarter system. The Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health DrPH program aims to develop highly-educated global health leaders who are professionally competent in policy to contribute to the improvement of human health in accordance with the global environment. Upon completion of the program, students are expected to perform as high-level leaders who will use the knowledge, skills, experience, and network connections obtained through the program to transform public health policy and strategize programs in the ministries, local governments, medical institutions, hospitals, international organisations, aid agencies, NGOs, foundations, universities, research institutes, think tanks, and corporations in their respective countries to improve public health. We look forward to your active participation as a high-level leader in transforming public health policies, strategies, and programs.