Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) In Health Transitional Science
Degree Level: Phd
Duration: 3 years
School: School of Medicine and Pharmacy
College: College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Fee Range: N/A RWF
Offerings:
Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Translational Science, is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive doctoral program designed to build advanced expertise in addressing complex health challenges in resource-constrained settings. The program is structured around the following six specialized tracks :
- Clinical Trials
- Human Genetics and Genomics
- Infectious Diseases
- Experimental Medicine
- Therapeutics and Drug Development
- Immunology
It integrates clinical sciences, public health, and implementation science to support rigorous, policy-relevant research that translates evidence into practice. Typically completed over 3–4 years, the program emphasizes independent supervised research, advanced methodological training, and scholarly dissemination, culminating in an original doctoral thesis that contributes to improving health outcomes and system performance in Rwanda and similar contexts.
Award
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) In Health Transitional Science