Annex 1 – Summary of DrPH programmes reviewed Institution Programme goal Programme requirements Focus of curriculum/ course structure Competences (summarized) Boston University DrPH in Leadership, and Policy Provides participants with the advanced training and credentials they need to move into a leadership positions in public health helps participants learn to develop, implement, and evaluate national and international public health programmes and policies A relevant Master’s degree Experienced public health practitioners and future public health leaders Participants must have completed coursework in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Services and Environmental Health with a grade of B- or better prior to admission knowledge in Biostatistics Students should have academic advisors to supervise them Students are paired with practice mentors to serve as resource for students Students need to the 8 core courses and other courses. The core courses include; Assessment Strategic Planning and Communications Program and Policy Evaluation Law and Ethics for Public Health Leaders Health Economics and Financial Management for Public Health Cases in Public Health Management Public Health Leadership Seminar Public Health Practicum Leadership Create a shared vision and articulate this vision to diverse groups, stakeholders, and other professional collaborators to achieve high standards of performance and accountability Develop skilled teams and strategies at the individual, organizational, and community level organizational decision-making and planning based on internal and external environmental research Management Implement strategic planning processes Evaluate organizational performance in relation to strategic and defined goals Organize the work environment with defined lines of responsibility, authority, communication and governance and develop financial and business plans for health programmes and services
DrPH the determinants of health and to provide them with the scientific and professional skills needed to translate this knowledge into effective health interventions. A MPH or Master’s degree from an accredited school of Public Health or equivalent Applicants who have been admitted but do not have a Master’s degree in Public Health or its equivalent are required to take specific courses to fill the gap for the following courses; Introduction to Health Policy and Management Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences Introduction to Health and Social Behaviour Introduction to Probability and statistics in Biology and Public Health Epidemiologic Methods 1st year: Leadership Seminar 2nd year: Prospectus and Research Seminar 3rd year: Dissertation seminar In addition, the program curriculum has core and breadth courses from students are supposed to select one course in each area of the core courses and one course from two areas of the breadth courses. The core courses on the areas of Leadership Public Health Ethics Management The Breath courses focus on the areas of Health Politics and Policy Analysis Public Health Interventions Environmental Health Sciences
DrPH in Leadership in Global Health and Systems capacities and supports their practical application to field issues of humanitarian aid and global health practice. Applicants should have significant working experience in global health and protection in humanitarian and/or developing country settings. A master’s degree in Public Health, MSW and MD or similar advanced degree that introduced applicants to statistics, healthcare management, social sciences and population-based sciences. field practice and dissertation proposal The program combines on-site formal classes, remote learning and field-based research. Students are required to complete a minimum of 33credits. Students should take core and optional courses; undertake a practicum, comprehensive exams, and dissertation. The exam is normally at the end of the second year of the program, students who pass these exams advance to the dissertation stage of degree program. Advisors are provided for students to guide their coursework in a focused direction in the student’s chosen field and maximize learning during the DrPH. Additionally, they provide support to students in selecting an appropriate dissertation committee members and they also assist them with their Ability to critically analyze global health systems challenges and the skills to address these in leadership settings Mastery of program and policy evaluation methods and a deep understanding of evidence-based research and policy formulation Ability to think critically, using logic, theory, and evidence to engage in systems research, design and analysis
Georgia Southern University Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health DrPH- Public Health Leadership The goal of this degree is to develop students with appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required of public health leaders. To prepare leaders adept at complex problem solving, efficient utilization f resources, analysing health needs in the community, policy development and implementation and partnership building This is not available in the program brochure The curriculum is designed to provide leadership training and experiences in the public health community. Students take the following courses; Public Health Sciences Core Courses Advanced Topics in Biostatistics Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiologic Methods Health Economics, Policy and the Political Process Theoretical Perspectives of the Social and Behavioural Sciences in Public Health Professional Seminar in Biostatistics Community-Based Research in Public health Public Health Funding and Grantsmanship Advanced Program Concentration Courses-Public Health Leadership At the end of the program, graduates should be able to: Evaluate the main components and issues of the organisation, financing and e delivery f public health systems in the united States Evaluate the legal, values, ethical dilemmas in Public health that are inherent in efforts to control cost, while assuring access and quality of services for the public Evaluate the methods for ensuring community health safety and preparedness Analyze the policy development, assessment, and evaluation process for improving the health status of populations Evaluate the principles of program development and evaluations it relates to public health initiatives Analyze budget preparation with justification and evaluation as related to public health initiatives Evaluate the process for strategic planning and marketing for public health
marketing and public relations for health leaders (2) public health also look at population perspectives for health, essentials of practice-based research, leadership in health informatics, health policy analysis and advocacy for leaders (3) research focus on research process, literature review and appraisal, dissertation preparation and planning, fundamentals for research analysis, strategic management in health leadership, the dissertation preparation an planning, program evaluation for health leaders, and doctoral dissertation London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine DrPH Helps students to obtain tools to address challenges in understanding and applying scientific knowledge to improve public health, and to acquire analytical and practical skills needed by Public Health leaders and managers A second class upper honours degree in a UK university or overseas qualification of equivalent standard Master’s degree relevant to the course applicant wants to advance A registrable qualification appropriate to the course to be followed Two years relevant experience in public health policy, management and leadership 3 main components delivered through lectures, seminars and small group work and fieldwork activities; 2core modules; Understanding Leadership, Management and Organisations and Evidence Based Public Health Policy Organisation and Policy Analysis project Thesis project Not explicitly stated but objectives were identified course structure was scrutinized; Ability to develop a need-based strategies for organisations Ability to plan effectively and undertake independent research and develop key transferable skills
University of Illinois (UIC) DrPH The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree is a professional degree conferred in recognition of a candidate’s command of a comprehensive body of knowledge in the field of public health, and the candidate’s proven ability to initiate, organize, and pursue the investigation and resolution of significant problems in public health practice. The Doctor of Public Health curriculum is designed to prepare public health leaders by ensuring expertise in the conceptual foundations of public health, research methods, leadership and communication skills, and a substantive area of specialization. Students entering without a prior masters of public health degree must complete the six core MPH courses or their equivalent. Students entering without the requisite work experience must complete a field practicum experience of 5 semester hours. Although required for completion of the degree, credits earned to complete MPH course deficiencies and/ or the field practicum will not count toward the 96 hour minimum requirement for the DrPH degree. (28 of the 96 hours required are made up for by the thesis) University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur. Department of Preventive and Social Medicine An advanced professional degree for who wish to be leaders in the practice of Public Health. It is for those who intend to lead health organizations in the public and private health sectors, and also in teaching and research organizations. The program is MPH from University of Malaya or equivalent qualification approved by the Senate. The candidate must have a good pass in any Masters degree. Have adequate working experience in a health related field. Minimum TOEFL score of 590 Year One (24 credits of coursework) Public Health core (6 credits) Research core (3 credits) Internship core (6 credits) Specialty electives (9 credits) Health Services Management Family Health Environmental Health
Brunel university London DrPH The overall aim is to produce doctoral level public health researchers who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to undertake public health roles. It is anticipated that graduates would take up public health positions with EU/UK and Overseas governments equipped for international civil service, and national and international NGOs as well as academic public health. requirements International students must have: English Language Proficiency: IELTS 7 Will normally also require Bachelors degree with first or 2.1 honours or Masters degree in a relevant discipline, OR be able to demonstrate equivalence of the above; Will usually have at least three years of relevant health or social science related work experience. Exceptionally, applicants who have obtained a lower qualification than those listed above but whose experience and training can be regarded as suitable preparation may be allowed into the programme. 3 year full time study or 5 years mixed full and part time. 120 taught credits. Professional Research Degree. Focus on Research, Practice and Policy in Public Health. Cross-university initiative employing multidisciplinary approaches in research and training to identify and address local, national and global Public Health challenges. Cross-disciplinary, with staff from Social Sciences disciplines, as well as Health Sciences, involved in the teaching and research. Practical as well as theoretical education in public health, preparing graduates for leadership in the world of public health. Taught courses in year 1. Professionally oriented placement based research projects in year 2 and 3 2 – ASPH Core Competencies for a DrPH (Reference: )