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Programme Details

Doctor of Philosophy

Name:
Doctor of Philosophy
Department:
Public Health
Period:
4 Years
Award:
PhD
Campus:
Mahatma Gandhi

This is a postgraduate degree programs by research for 3-4 years . Candidates may apply to be considered for (a) the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences PhD degree program or (b) the Joint KUHeS-University of Liverpool PhD degree programs. Admission Requirements 1. Masters degree in a relevant subject from any recognized university or; 2. A medical degree or its equivalent, or appropriate honours degree in the first or upper second division in a relevant discipline Applicants are strongly advised to have preliminary discussions with the relevant Heads of academic departments at KUHeS or Project Directors to enable matching the prospective student to supervisors or research groups and to develop research concepts before applying. Applicants without approved research concepts and supervisors will not be shortlisted. Those applying for PhDs within the Department of Public Health should contact Professor Adamson Muula (hodpublichealth@medcol.mw). Those applying for PhDs within the Department of Health Systems and Policy should contact Dr Eric Umar (hodhealthsystems@kuhes.ac.mw).

 

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Fees for the Programme

Successful applicants will be required to pay the Malawi Kwacha equivalent of USD3,300 for Malawian nationals and USD6,000 for SADC students payable in two instalments. International students from countries outside the SADC region will pay USD8,000 . Half of the fees must be paid during registration at the beginning of the first semester. 

A complete Doctor of Philosophy application MUST INCLUDE: 

  1. Resume / CV 
  2. Bachelors 
  3. Masters 
  4. Proof of Payment 
  5. Motivational Letter 
  6. National ID 
  7. High School Certificate