During this programme (through mentorship and supervision) you will deepen your critical thinking skills as you design and execute an original health research portfolio in your area of interest. In addition to your primary research, you will be required to complete 9 Master’s level credits in any discipline relevant to your focal area.
This PhD programme is a valuable investment in your future. It is a self- financed programme for which the tuition fee is:
Regional Students BDS 25,000 per year
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The other annual University Fees are NOT included in the cost of the tuition fee. Scholarships (competitive), and financial aid may also be available through the university, or the Government of Barbados.
All candidates will initially register for the MPhil degree, and those who wish to progress to a PhD will be allowed to do so on evidence of satisfactory progress, which includes assessment at an upgrade seminar. The entry requirements include a Master in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent completed within the previous 5 years. The Master's degree must have included a research project in which the applicant obtained a B + average and have included courses in at least three of: Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research methods, biostatistics, basic epidemiology advanced epidemiology, in which they also obtained a B + average.