The PhD in Disease Control at Fujita Health University is a 3-year full-time doctoral program offered under the Graduate School of Health Science. This program focuses on advanced research and strategies for the prevention, management, and control of infectious and non-communicable diseases. Doctoral candidates develop expertise in epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, public health interventions, and health policy, enabling them to design, implement, and evaluate effective disease control measures at community, national, and global levels. Students conduct independent laboratory- and field-based research under faculty supervision and complete a doctoral dissertation that contributes original knowledge to disease prevention and public health management. Graduates are prepared for careers in epidemiological research, public health administration, infectious disease management, global health organizations, or academic positions.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
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Accommodation Information: FHU provides on-campus dormitory for international students. Applicants can reserve a room after passing the examination. Price: 40,000yen/month for regularsingle room
Contents of Examination 1) Skype Interview 2) English score Submission of official score report is required. Minimum requirement: TOEFL iBT 63 /IELTS 5.5 / TOEIC 600.