What is the Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health?

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AccessNagasaki University has a strong history of success in addressing global concerns, such as

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aims to foster doctoral-level advanced practitioners (i.e., human resources who bridge sciencekyointerests and values of existing social structures, laws, economic activities, and human rights.

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are required. Knowledge of new information technology and its application have recently become nec-1 min walkCentral Tokyodence and expert opinion. To promote scientific evidence-based policies, approaches such as forecasting and evaluating efficacy based on data as well as the ability to explain these approaches to people

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1-21-1,Toyama,Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo,162-8655,JAPANof expertise and an advanced ability to approach situations from a bird's eye view. For example, theed the challenge of promptly formulating and implementing appropriate policies based on scientific evi-

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leaders with a bird's-eye view and the ability to act.

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other fields collaborate across disciplines to address this global issue and foster practitioner

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economic activities. It suggests that a global ecological approach is required to resolve existingfrom sociology, economics, engineering, environmental studies, medicine, data science, andInstitute of Tropical Medicine

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global ecosystem’s homeostasis due to population explosion since the 20th century and global

The Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health is a university-wide organization where specialists

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Nagasaki University has created a new goal of contributing to planetary health; moreover, it works
to solve global concerns beyond those of academic disciplines as a university-wide endeavor. We
aim to establish a doctoral-level program to develop advanced practitioners who link scientific
data to policies and contribute to policy formulation, decision-making, and policy implementation.

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−Degrees to be awarded
Doctor of Public Health−Educational Philosophy and Objectives
The Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health aspires to foster human resources to achieve
planetary health, which focuses on the coexistence of human civilization with the earth and itsecosystems, through interdisciplinary education and research. To achieve this goal, the Doctorof Public Health program fosters professionals who can bridge the gap between science, policy,
and practice in global public health, which is the core of planetary health.

−The human resources to be trained
By analyzing public health problems from an interdisciplinary perspective, presenting solutions,and implementing them, we train leaders to pave the way to realize a society, in which humankind can live in harmony and health with all living things on the earth.
The Doctor of Public Health program develops leaders who can apply their public health knowledge to promote change toward a society in which all people can live healthy lives on thisCurriculum Map

DrPH Program

1Q

2Q（Oct.–Dec.）（Jan.–Feb.）

Spring adjustment period（Mar.）

3Q

4Q（Apr.–May）（Jun.–Aug.）

Year 1

Advanced Organizational Management

Advanced Diplomacy Management(1 credit)(1 credit)

Epidemiology I, Statistics I

Project proposal preparation

Year 2

Advanced Health Systems(1 credit)

Advanced Methods of Policy Analysis(1 credit)

Qualifying Oral ExamDissertation review

In-service Training and Fellowship

Final Oral Exam

1．Those who possess basic knowledge and skills in thefield of public health or related fields* as well as logicalthinking which is necessary to develop academic andpractical abilities.

2．Acquire the insight and analytical skills required for planning,
implementing, and evaluating a health policya．Theoretical understanding of policy processes and implementation scienceb．Ability to analyze health systems and make recommendations
c．Understand data analysis methods used in policy making andevaluation

2．Those who display leadership qualities and cooperativeness, possess communication skills to solve problems, and have a willingness to contribute to theimprovement of public health.

health policy.
4．Describe the background, objectives, management methods, and vision of past, present, andfuture health policies.

corporations, think tanks

Year 3

1．An overview of planetary healtha．Knowledge of the relationship between human health, civilization, and the global natural environmentb．Understand planetary health implications for health policy

3 ．C l a r i f y i s s u e s d u r i n g t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f aorganizations

In-service Training and Fellowship

Project Exercise (4 credits)

criteria outlined below:

2．Organize groups of stakeholders in health policy.

● International organizations, international partnership

Project Exercise (4 credits)● Non-governmental organizations, private foundations,policy formulation, plan implementation, and evaluation.

implementation, and evaluation.

of training sites for practical training and fellowships, whichpaths. The following is a list of possible career paths:

Qualifying
Writing Examdegree, students must earn the required credits, write

1．Develop a plan for a healthy policy’s planning,

dent's desired career path. This also applies to the selection● Japanese governmental organizations

We seek students who meet the academic standards andglobal public health improvement, as described below:

Practical training(2 credits)

Medical economics

Acquire the knowledge and skills required for global healthment, and evaluate policies, while contributing tothus, we presume a career path that is in line with the stu-

ideal match between the training sites and students' career

Health Systems and Policy I
Quantitative Research MethodsQualitative Research Methods

To receive a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programin the field of global health, as well as propose, imple-possess a certain outlook for a career path in health policy;

begins in the latter half of the second year. We expect anCurriculum Policy

is awarded to individuals who demonstrate leadership

Advanced Policy Processes(1 credit)

Advanced Global Health Governance (1 credit)

Diploma Policy

posal or other theme, and pass a final test. This degree（Sep.）

Graduate Careers
Students are assumed to have prior job experience andAdvanced Implementation Science(1 credit)

Advanced Planetary Health (2 credits)

planet, both physically and psychologically.

a doctoral dissertation (project thesis) on a policy pro-

Summer adjustment period

3．Acquire leadership and management abilities
a．Organizational management skills
b．Negotiation and communication skills
c．Knowledge of global health governance
4．Project Exercise
a．Ability to propose and implement health-policy-related projects
b．Ability to write a doctoral dissertation

Admission Policy

3．Those with a passion and a clear vision for advancing
health policy formulation and implementation.
*: In addition to public health, “related fields” include awide range of fields such as healthcare, health sciences,environmental studies, social development, peacebuilding, international cooperation, public policy, and organizational management.

< Admissions Information >Intake Quota

Five Students

A person classified under any of the following categories:
1．Four years or more of work experience and a Master of Public Health degree
2．Four years or more of work experience and a master's degree other than 1

Entry Requirements

3．Abilities equivalent to or greater than the preceding two items, as determined by the Interfaculty Initiative in Planetary Health.
Please refer to the application guideline to be announced in the future for further information
on application requirements.

Applicant’s category

Standard

Selection for admission is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant‘s performance in
the interview, foreign language examinations, and document review. In the interview, based on thesubmitted documents, candidates will be asked questions and answers about their interest and moti-Selection Method

vation to carry out their academic duties and their specific future career plans, focusing on thePersonal Statement. For the Foreign Language Test, the applicant will be evaluated on his/herEnglish proficiency (CEFR B2 level or higher) necessary to take courses and receive research guid-5．The level of achievement will be assessed through reports, written
examinations, the quality of articles, presentations, and discussions.

ance in English. In addition, students with acquired language skills will be evaluated separately.