Doctoral-program
Code: 8D10101
Faculty: Faculty of postgraduate education
Mission– An integrated approach to training a highly qualified competitive specialist in the field of public health, capable of continuous professional development based on the integration of education, science and practice, to formulate, solve modern scientific and practical problems and successfully carry out research, teaching and management activities.
Purpose-Preparing personnel for the practical healthcare and research sector, capable of effectively solving public health problems, being a leader in science, practice and meeting the challenges of the ХХI st century.
ON1 Use multidisciplinary standards for public health research at international and national levels.
ON2 Develop and implement systems for monitoring activities to assess the quality of scientific publications, critical analysis using statistical software in the field of public health.
ON3 Develop public health strategies, including risk management programs, based on hypotheses on maintaining and improving public health.
ON4 Demonstrate diplomacy, apply leadership skills to work effectively in interprofessional teams in the field of their qualifications using modern scientific approaches in the field of public health.
ON5 Conduct organizational, managerial and financial analysis to predict the impact of introducing new services, measures to improve health policy to meet the challenges of public health.
ON6 Design, implement, manage and evaluate a health promotion strategy using international public health standards.
ON7 Define ethical principles and aspects of public health, authorship, publications in the scientific context of literature, observance of intellectual property rights.
ON8 Apply knowledge and skills in research and teaching activities in the professional field.
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Basic disciplines |
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The university component |
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Introduction to PhD research number of credits – 4 type of control – exam Key components, stages, classification and design of scientific research. Modern requirements. Fundamentals of planning, organizing and conducting research in accordance with the principles of evidence and ethics of research. Research Methods. Drawing up a research program. |
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Partnership: research and society number of credits – 5 type of control – exam Theoretical provisions expressing the essence and content of partnership, research and society, technology for its support; the main stages of the formation and development of social partnership, research and society as a consensus type of social interaction; the importance of the main categories of social partnership, research and society. |
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Reading skills and critical analysis of scientific number of credits – 4 type of control – d/c Assessment algorithm for scientific publication. Methodological requirements for high-quality clinical research. A critical analysis of research methods. Discussion of the results of the study. Criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. Clinical relevance and statistical significance. |
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Project management number of credits – 4 type of control – exam Basic concepts of project management. Organizational design and project management. Essence, functions, design and management methods. Project life cycle. Design analysis. Assessment of the effectiveness of the project. Types of plans. Project Manager Functions. Project management structure. Regulation of project implementation, change and risk management. Quality assurance in project management. Psychological foundations of project management. Creating a project team. |
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Introduction to teaching and oral communication number of credits – 5 type of control – exam The discipline studies the issues of teaching, learning and oral communication. Directly related to the vocational training of students – the teaching of public education disciplines in higher educational institutions and the direction of theoretical and practical mastering of the peculiarities of education, teaching, studying the subjects of vocational education, communication skills and interpersonal communication of the teacher. |
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Applied statistics number of credits – 4 type of control – exam The purpose of multivariate data analysis methods. Multiple linear regression. Key assumptions. The main effect and interaction. Choosing the best model. Diagnostics of the model. Logistic regression. Key assumptions. Choosing the best model. Diagnostics of the model. Presentation of regression results in scientific publications. |
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Methodology of qualitative types of research number of credits – 4 type of control – exam Knowledge, understanding and skills in qualitative research methods used to study public health problems. Theoretical foundations of qualitative research, factors affecting the usefulness of a qualitative approach, and ethical considerations in qualitative research. Basic concepts and methods used in quality research; basic principles for assessing the quality of research; concepts of validity, reliability and generalization. |
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Component of Choice |
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Health management and leadership number of credits – 5 type of control – exam Management and leadership in the healthcare system should be established as two independent concepts. Although they are united and connected, leadership and direction are necessary to implement and achieve set goals. Currently, it is planned that equally broad capabilities of leaders and managers should be developed to ensure the effectiveness of the medical organization. |
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International standards for the quality of scientific research number of credits – 5 type of control – exam Formation of a system of basic knowledge and skills for the organization and conduct of scientific research in accordance with international standards for the quality of scientific research. Utilization of research practices: GCP, GLP, GMP standards, and international requirements for the quality of scientific publications. |
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Professional skills of a researcher number of credits – 4 type of control – exam The model of personality research competencies serves as the basis for the quality management of research activities in public health. The education approach focuses on developing competencies to solve significant problems, utilizing the researcher’s own experiences within the societal context. |
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of the functioning of public health services number of credits – 4 type of control – exam Indicators of the effectiveness of the healthcare system serve as a criterion for social and economic significance in state development. Effectiveness is expressed by the impact on maintaining and enhancing population health, increasing labor productivity, reducing healthcare and social insurance costs, and promoting national income growth. |
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Unified health number of credits – 4 type of control – exam Unified health is a comprehensive discipline that combines approaches to achieve an optimal level of human, animal, and ecosystem health, ensuring a sustainable balance among these components based on their close interdependence. |
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Scientific Information management number of credits – 4 type of control – exam This discipline focuses on applying leadership, organization, development, and creation skills for effective use of tools and methods in scientific research. The manager’s role is crucial, involving planning research progress and analyzing and forecasting results. |
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Pedagogical Practice number of credits – 3 type of control – d/c The content of pedagogical practice includes elements of pedagogical activity necessary for implementing the educational process. This encompasses teaching academic disciplines, organizing students’ educational activities, conducting scientific and methodological work, utilizing interactive teaching methods, and incorporating information pedagogical technologies, all tailored to the profile of doctoral students. |
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Research Practice number of credits – 3 type of control – d/c This practice involves assessing phenomena and processes in public health, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, and conducting analytical and observational studies. It also covers scientific writing, including the conceptual framework, various types, principles, and requirements for scientific publications, as well as evidence-based public health research and priority setting for developing research programs. |
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Doctoral Student Research Work, Including Internship and Doctoral Dissertation number of credits – 123 type of control – d/c This component focuses on the analysis and mastery of research methods, identification of current public health issues, and evaluation of research results, culminating in the doctoral dissertation. |
