The establishment of advanced training programs at ULCHS addresses specific Needs and Opportunities within Liberia’s health and scientific research sectors. Key needs include a trained workforce capable of responding to infectious diseases, implementing effective public health interventions, and conducting locally relevant research.
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Building Scientific Capacity: Enabling Liberians to take leadership roles in research and healthcare.
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Utilizing Local Resources: Leveraging biorepositories, such as those created through RETAIN partnerships, to conduct studies on Liberian samples for insights into regional health issues.
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Expanding Public Health Education: Filling gaps in local expertise by providing targeted training in public health disciplines that are critical for epidemic preparedness and health system resilience.
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Through collaborations with international institutions and its Office of Sponsored Research, ULCHS can also offer networking and funding opportunities, helping to secure a sustainable future for Liberia's healthcare and research infrastructure. This structured approach transforms the identified needs into actionable opportunities, empowering ULCHS graduates to serve as catalysts for positive change.
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Duration & Fees
Each PhD program has a duration of 4 years minimum and 8 years maximum, allowing students the flexibility to complete their research and academic requirements at a pace that suits their individual needs. The cost of each program is $3,000 per semester.
The University of Liberia (UL) College of Health Sciences (CHS) is collaborating with RETAIN to strengthen Liberia's scientific research capacity. This partnership involves multiple stakeholders, including PREVAIL, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Ministry of Health, and other prominent Liberian organizations.