Program Overview

Public Health Program (Doctoral Course, First Term)

The Public Health Program at Hiroshima University is designed to address the changing disease structure and rapid globalization in the medical, healthcare, and welfare fields. The program aims to foster professionals who can practice evidence-based medicine and possess expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, health service administration, and environmental health sciences.

Program Overview

The program is established to provide systematic education in the five fields of public health, which are essential for medical professionals and public health administrators. The program's goal is to cultivate researchers and professionals who can practice science-based medicine and contribute to the development of public health policies.

Objectives

The program's objectives are to:

• Provide students with specialized knowledge in the five fields of public health
• Foster professionals who can evaluate and practice evidence-based medicine
• Develop professionals who can contribute to the resolution of challenges in clinical, healthcare, and medical administration fields

Career Paths

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

1. Medical professions, such as physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare professionals
2. Administrative positions in government agencies and other organizations responsible for healthcare policies
3. Advanced research and academic positions, including doctoral programs

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the five fields of public health, including:

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Social and behavioral sciences
• Health service administration
• Environmental health sciences

The program aims to foster professionals who can practice evidence-based medicine and contribute to the development of public health policies, both domestically and internationally.