The PhD in Health aims to stimulate knowledge production in the field of Health Sciences and to train professionals capable of autonomy and independent action in the academic and scientific fields. The program’s overall objective is to train professionals to develop research projects and public health programs based on cutting-edge scientific knowledge. It aims to provide tools for understanding health-disease processes, analyzing results, and developing policies to improve the health of communities. The program focuses on training public health educators, researchers, and professionals.
Upon completing the PhD in Health, graduates should:
a) Identify problems that affect the health and well-being of populations;
b) Conduct original and innovative research projects that advance scientific knowledge;
c) Define, establish, and manage programs and public policies that promote scientific progress in the field of public health, contributing to improved population quality of life.
Research Areas
- Health Sciences and Human Physiology.
The project aims to develop both basic and clinical research in various health areas and to train qualified human resources for higher education teaching, research, and meeting professional demands in public and private sectors.
Research Lines
- Public Health (Epidemiology)
Focuses on developing tools to understand the health-disease process, analyze results, and formulate policies for public health interventions. - Nutrition in Public Health
Prepares professionals for teaching and research, focusing on the political, socio-economic, and environmental factors that influence nutritional issues. - Research on Chronic Health Conditions
Focuses on clinical and epidemiological studies related to chronic diseases, developing new techniques, protocols, and products. - Public Health Policies and Social Conditions
Analyzes the social determinants of health and their impact on public health policies.
Curriculum Structure
| COMPULSORY COURSES | HOURS / CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Research Methodology | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Higher Education Methodology | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Basic Epidemiology | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Public Health Policies | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Total | 240 hours – 16 Credits |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (Line I) | HOURS / CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Health and Environment: Risk Management and Sustainability | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Biostatistics | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Advanced Seminars I | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Total | 240 hours – 16 Credits |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (Line II) | HOURS / CREDITS |
|---|---|
| Nutrition, Metabolic Diseases, and Chronic Conditions | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Physiology of Nutrition and Health Care | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Family Health Indicators and Nutritional Quality | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Comprehensive Family Health Care | 60 hours – 4 Credits |
| Total | 240 hours – 16 Credits |
