An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.
Online (Asynchronous)
Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.
A university established by treaty between sovereign States
Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners
Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance
A global alumni community across four continents
Are you searching for a fully online PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health that delivers real-world impact with a strong emphasis on global issues and the Global South? EUCLID (Euclid University), an intergovernmental treaty-based institution under United Nations Treaty Series 49006/49007, offers the DEOH — the only online PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health delivered by an international intergovernmental organization.
This flexible, asynchronous doctoral program is designed for working professionals who want to advance environmental justice, workplace safety, and public health policy on a global scale — especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Unlike traditional campus-based programs, EUCLID’s online PhD in Environmental and Occupational Health stands out for its:
The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.
Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.
Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.
A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.
Environmental and Occupational Health is often studied from a national-central perspective. Few programs are truly international in scope so as to fully prepare graduates for global civil service careers that will engage a wide variety of global health challenges, including including micro-particule pollution, work-related health issues, drug-resistance, health economics, climate impact, diet-related diseases (including microplastics), etc.
To answer this challenge, EUCLID has designed a world-class doctoral curriculum, which is presented here with full documentation of syllabus and faculty resources, as well as total tuition. This documentation will enable potential students to determine if this program is suitable and aligned with their career objectives.
This unique PhD program focuses on the practical and policy aspects of Environmental and Occupational Health rather than the advancement of purely theoretical knowledge.
The DEOH was primarily designed to serve civil servants of EUCLID’s Participating States, but it is also open to the general public as an excellent route to pursue a career within inter-governmental bodies, NGOs and the public sector.
Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database. Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.
PRIMARY COURSES | ||
Code | Course Name | USCH |
International Academic and Professional Paper Writing | 2 | |
Introduction to Public Health | 3 | |
Biostatistics | 3 | |
Epidemiology I | 3 | |
Environments Health 1 | 3 | |
Environments Health 2 | 3 | |
Occupational Health 1 | 3 | |
Occupational Health 2 | 3 | |
Directed Studies in EOH | 3 | |
International Cases and Perspectives in Environmental and Occupational Health | 4 | |
Total Credit Hours (USCH): | 30 | |
Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.
The EUCLID DEOH provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in Environmental and Occupational Health policy and research at the international, regional, national and local levels. This includes academic positions as well as civil service (government, international organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, etc.)
EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.
Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int
EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.
The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.
Applications are reviewed in 4 to 6 business days. Questions get an answer within 2 business days.
