Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Port Health
Programme Description
Global Health and Trade: Investigating the impact of international trade and travel on public health.
Disease Surveillance and Control: Developing systems to monitor and prevent the spread of infecti...
Global Health and Trade: Investigating the impact of international trade and travel on public health.
Disease Surveillance and Control: Developing systems to monitor and prevent the spread of infectious diseases at ports.
Food Safety and Inspection: Researching methods to ensure the safety of imported and exported food products.
Environmental Health: Addressing environmental risks associated with port operations, such as pollution and waste management.
Policy and Regulation: Analyzing and contributing to health policies and regulations governing ports and borders.
Disease Surveillance and Control: Developing systems to monitor and prevent the spread of infectious diseases at ports.
Food Safety and Inspection: Researching methods to ensure the safety of imported and exported food products.
Environmental Health: Addressing environmental risks associated with port operations, such as pollution and waste management.
Policy and Regulation: Analyzing and contributing to health policies and regulations governing ports and borders.
Career Opportunities
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Port Health is a specialized degree that focuses on safeguarding public health at ports of entry, such as airports, seaports, and land borders. This field is crucial for preventing the spread of diseases, ensuring food safety, and managing environmental health risks associated with international trade and travel.
Career opportunities with this degree include:
Port Health Officer: Overseeing health inspections and enforcing regulations at ports of entry.
Epidemiologist (Port Health Focus): Monitoring and controlling disease outbreaks linked to international travel and trade.
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to this programme a prospective student should satisfy the following conditions:
Have a Masters degree in Public Health (MPH), Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease Control or other related health disciplines.
Environmental and Life Sciences
Public Health and Veterinary Sciences
Dean: Dr Mlamuleli Mhlanga (Acting Dean)
mmhlanga@lsu.ac.zw
+263 812 856 976
Lupane State University Main Campus