The PhD in Public Health and Hygiene at Fujita Health University is a 3-year full-time doctoral program offered under the Graduate School of Health Science. The program focuses on advanced research in public health, epidemiology, hygiene, health promotion, and disease prevention. Doctoral candidates are trained to design, implement, and evaluate population-level health interventions, conduct epidemiological studies, analyze health data, and contribute to evidence-based health policy and hygiene management. Students engage in independent research, often combining fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and data-driven modeling, culminating in a doctoral dissertation that provides original contributions to public health knowledge. Graduates are prepared for careers in public health administration, epidemiological research, health policy, global health organizations, or academic research 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.