PhD in Health Science

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

15%

Finland:

5%

Sweden:

50%

Norway:

20%

Denmark:

10%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Australian Department of Health

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Ministry of Health

HCA Healthcare

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

National Institutes of Health

Tenet Healthcare

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$1,29,000 / year

FAQs

• What type of coursework is required?
  
  Doctoral students complete both compulsory and elective third-cycle courses related to research methods, ethics, and the theoretical foundations of health sciences. Additional courses may be selected based on the research focus.
• What kind of research areas can be pursued under the Management and Organisation focus?
  
  Research areas include organizational health, leadership in healthcare, health workforce management, healthcare service organization, workplace well-being, and management strategies in public health institutions.
• What are the admission requirements for the PhD program?
  
  Applicants must hold a relevant master’s degree or equivalent qualification with prior research experience. A background in public health, health administration, or management-related fields is advantageous. A strong research proposal aligned with the department’s interests is essential.
• What is the main focus of the PhD program?
  
  The program emphasizes multidisciplinary research across Public Health Science, Rehabilitation Science, and Sports Science. A Management and Organisation focus is possible through research on workplace health, leadership, healthcare organization, and system management.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Health Sciences at Mid Sweden University?
  
  The PhD program is designed as a full-time, four-year research degree. The duration may vary if the student studies part-time or has teaching and research assistance duties.