The International Doctoral Program in Health Sciences at Kyushu University is a three-year English-taught PhD program offered by the Graduate School of Medical Sciences that focuses on developing advanced research expertise in healthcare systems, disease prevention, and population health within regional and global contexts. The program provides rigorous academic training through specialised seminars and independent research in areas such as epidemiology, community health, health policy, environmental health, and healthcare management, enabling doctoral candidates to critically examine public health challenges and design evidence-based health interventions. Emphasising interdisciplinary research methodologies, statistical analysis, and academic publication, students undertake supervised original research and complete a doctoral dissertation that contributes to health science innovation and improved healthcare outcomes, preparing graduates for careers in academia, public health institutions, international organisations, NGOs, and healthcare policy development sectors.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.