An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Online (Asynchonous)
EUCLID PhD in Translational Research and Medicine
EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based institution with a formal university mandate, offers a selective online PhD in Translational Research and Medicine designed for ambitious professionals who aspire to distinguished careers in clinical research and academic medicine.
Built on a bold vision, the program brings world-class standards of excellence — drawn directly from the rigorous training and best practices of Stanford University and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — to a truly global audience, with special emphasis on talented scholars from the Global South and emerging economies.
As the only PhD program in this field offered by an international intergovernmental organization, EUCLID’s program stands in a unique category. It is closely aligned with EUCLID’s flagship PhD in Academic and Research Medicine, creating a powerful ecosystem for advanced medical scholarship.
This program develops exceptional academic physicians and translational researchers equipped to lead at the highest levels. Graduates are prepared to serve effectively across multiple sectors worldwide, including:
Whether your goal is to become a faculty member at a leading university, direct clinical research programs, shape health policy, or drive innovation in global health, the EUCLID PhD provides the credibility, rigorous training, and international network to help you achieve it.
Important note: this is not a medical practice program and does not result in students obtaining an MD, DO, MBBS or other credentials associated with the practice of medicine. Either incoming students already have such credentials, or come from nursing, pharmacy or public health and seek to advance to academic teaching and research without the intention to practice clinical and licensed medicine. MD/PhD programs do exist (notably in the United States), but this program is not an MD/PhD program.
Translational, theoretical and research medicine are unique areas of expertise that should not be confused with the traditional-clinical practice of medicine.
Few programs are truly international in scope so as to fully prepare graduates for global civil service or corporate careers that will engage a wide variety of academic and research medicine challenges with a number of elective courses, including vaccine research, drug development, and academic leadership, 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 academic and research rather than the advancement of purely theoretical knowledge.
This doctoral program 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.
Thanks to its low tuition and institutional relationships, it is expected to be of special interest to Global South/African students.
Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database (WHED). Relevant backgrounds include: medicine (MD, DO, PA with master's, MBBS, MPH with biosciences BSc, MPharm). 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.
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PRIMARY COURSES
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Course Name
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USCH
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International Academic Writing (Doctorate)
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3
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Argumentation and Critical Thinking
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2
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Medical Biochemistry
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4
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Translational Research 1
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4
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Principles and Practice of Clinical Research
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4
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Drug Discovery and Development 1
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4
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Drug Discovery and Development 2
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4
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Doctoral Thesis 1/5
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5
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Doctoral Thesis 2/5
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5
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Doctoral Thesis 3/5
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5
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Doctoral Thesis 4/5
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5
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Doctoral Thesis 5/5
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5
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Total Credit Hours (USCH):
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50
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ELECTIVE COURSES
Note: All courses available in the EUCLID database can be considered elective, after review and approval by your EUCLID counselor. Graduate level degrees may include a certain number of undergraduate electives. Likewise, undergraduate roadmaps may be built using graduate level courses. Again, prospective students are reminded that the final degree roadmap must be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Officer to ensure logical progression of subjects covered and conformity with international standards.
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STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - SUGGESTED ELECTIVES
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Course Name
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US Credits
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Academic Medicine
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4
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Academic Medicine and Publishing from Developing Countries
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3
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Medical Research, Audit and Teaching
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3
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Vaccine Research
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3
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Comparative Health Systems
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3
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Fraud in Epidemiology and Clinical Trials
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3
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Biostatistics
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3
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Conducting Systematic Reviews
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3
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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 DTRM provides outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in clinical research and teaching 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 [email protected]
At EUCLID, we are proud to bring together a dedicated and distinguished faculty of world-class scholars, clinicians, and researchers. Our professors combine exceptional academic credentials with extensive real-world experience in translational research, clinical medicine, and global health leadership.
Drawn from prestigious institutions and international organizations, our faculty members are committed to mentoring the next generation of academic physicians and translational scientists — particularly those serving in 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.
