Doctoral Programme in Epidemiology and Public Health

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela offers a Doctorate in Epidemiology and Public Health. This program is taught in Spanish. It is a full-time, in-person doctoral degree. The program focuses on health sciences. It aims to maintain research in public health. This research improves population quality of life. It also supports health administration and management. The program trains new researchers. This ensures the sustainability of public health research groups. It contributes to scientific production and future research lines.

The standard duration for this doctorate is 4 academic years. Admission requires a specific academic background. Generally, students need a Spanish bachelor's degree and a university master's degree. Specific master's degrees like Public Health by USC or those from the CIBERESP agreement are preferred. Other profiles are evaluated individually. The Academic Committee may require supplementary training, up to 15 ECTS. Foreign degrees must be verified for equivalence to a Spanish Master's for doctoral access.

Specific requirements include a feasibility report from a lecturer. Students also need a minimum English level of B1. This level must be proven with official certification. The program is located in Santiago de Compostela. The coordinator is Maria Leonor Varela Lema. The contact email is pd.epidemioloxia [at] usc.es.

The Universidade de Santiago de Compostela is located in Spain. It is a public university. The university offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees. It also provides its own studies and courses. The institution has a virtual campus and a virtual secretariat for students.

The university supports 299 research groups. It has a network of research infrastructure. Qualified staff also support these research efforts. The university aims to be inclusive and accessible. It offers support for students with disabilities and special educational needs. This helps remove barriers to student participation.

The university provides various services to its community. These include libraries, residences, and cultural activities. It also has services for employment and career orientation. The university has a strong focus on research and development.