PhD in Health Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

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

GE Healthcare

AMN Healthcare

The National Institutes of Health

Public Health England

AmeriHealth Caritas

FAQs

• What kind of coursework or study requirements are there?
  
  Doctoral students take PhD-level (third-cycle) courses. Examples include “Health in the Digital Society,” “Scientific Methodology,” “Data Visualization,” “Qualitative Research,” etc. There are joint courses with other departments/phd courses in informatics/health science.
• What is the expected duration for completing PhD studies there?
  
  The studies are employment-based and typically should be completed within 5 years under full-time work. For part-time candidates, there is provision up to about 8 years. Licentiate degree (mid-point degree) can be completed earlier.
• How are PhD students funded or employed at University of Skövde?
  
  Most PhD students are employed as doctoral students (fixed-term employment) by the university or by another employer. The employment must fund the studies. There are opportunities for “externally employed” doctoral students when applied by employers outside the university.
• Are management-related topics possible in the Health Sciences doctoral studies there?
  
  Yes. Management-related topics are possible especially where they connect with digital health, healthcare service delivery, organisational aspects of care systems, participation, public health ethics, and how institutions respond to digital or policy change. The interdisciplinary environment supports studies combining health and organisation or management.
• What is the research scope under Health Sciences at University of Skövde?
  
  The research covers “Health in the Digital Society,” exploring how digitalization affects health and well-being physically, mentally, and socially. Topics may include person-centred care, proactive care, trust, participation, ethical issues, and intersections with technology, social sciences, and public sector systems.