PHD Program in Medicine

Psychiatry - mental health epidemiology

Admission Criteria

Statement of Purpose – One to two pages
Three letters of recommendation
Master’s degree -Successfully completed master’s degree with thesis from a recognized university
curriculum vitae (CV) should summarized educational qualifications, and indicate any relevant research experience, or work experience
Potential Supervisor- Every applicant must have at least two supervisors
Research Concept Note –a 5-10 pages research statement
Publications – must have an experience of published works in reputable journals and should attached the evidences of published articles, books, book chapters, or modules
Fees and Scholarships – applicants should append a non-refundable application fee of 200 ETB payable to the University of Gondar
Identify potential research sponsors -the candidates have to submit the sponsorship letter from their organization

Year I year based

Schedule	Name of Courses	Course code	Credit hours	Year
Year I	Philosophy of Science	COMH 701	2	I
	Ethics in Mental health research	COMH 702	2	I
	Advanced mental health	MHEP 711	1	I
	Advanced statistical software	MHEP 721	1	I
	Advanced quantitative research methods	COMH 703	3	I
	Advanced Epidemiology	EPID 704	3	I
	Special topics in mental health research	MHEP 712	3	I
	Advanced qualitative methods	COMH 704	3	I
	Developing a proposal	MHEP 722	1	I
	Seminar on Special topic I	MHEP 732	2	I

Year Il year based

Year Ill year based

Schedule	Name of Courses	Course code	Credit hours	Year
Year III	Seminar on Special topic III	MHEP 911	2	III
	*Longitudinal data analysis	MHEP 921	2	III
	*Clinical trials	MHEP 931	2	III
	*Health services research	MHEP 941	2	III
	*Genetic epidemiology	MHEP 951	2	III
	*Economic evaluation in mental health	MHEP 961	2	III
	Thesis report III	COMH 910	2	III

Year IV year based