PhD Public Health (China)

The PhD in Public Health aims to provide high calibre education and advanced training in public health sciences. It takes advantage of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s international and vibrant research environment to prepare graduates for research careers in any setting and equip students with highly specialised technical skills.This programme is based extensively on self-motivated research. Students on this programme are formally registered with the University of Liverpool as off-site postgraduate research students. You will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the supervision of academic staff from both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool.Pursuing a full-time PhD typically involves three years of conducting research and one year of writing a thesis, supported by skills training and development. A full-time PhD student must submit their thesis within four years (or six years for part-time students).The programme will be managed through collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool. Upon successful completion, you will receive a University of Liverpool-issued degree, which is recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.