The Doctoral Program in Public Health Science of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) is the highest level of education in public health science at the Faculty of Public Health.
This program is a continuation of the Master's Program in Public Health Science, which aims to develop independent scientific research skills to make a meaningful contribution to the field of public health science. Our teaching staff consists of nationally experienced public health experts. We are committed to guiding students to become professional public health experts in developing health management concepts and research at both national and international levels. Our graduates are expected to be able to carry out their responsibilities as health experts, health researchers, or health promoters with high professionalism and dedication.
Vision & Mission
To become an Internationally Standardized Doctoral Study Program in Developing Public Health Science in Tropical Regions.
- To organize doctoral education that is of quality, responsive, innovative, independent, and based on modern learning technology.
- To organize scientific research to develop public health science in tropical regions and publish them in reputable international journals.
- To organize responsive and innovative community service to enhance the quality of public health in tropical regions.
- To expand cooperation networks with national and international universities, governments, industries, professions, and organizations to support the quality of education, research, and community service.
Goals & Targets
- To produce Doctors of Public Health who are devoted to Almighty God in the frame of diversity, resilient, wise, independent, competent, as well as capable of competing at national and international levels.
- To produce scientific research works that are published in reputable international journals.
- To produce community services that are effective and efficient in enhancing the quality of public health.
- To produce productive collaborations with national and international universities, governments, industries, professions, and organizations.
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