The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is Griffith’s premier research training degree. The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis prepared under supervision that makes an original, significant and extensive contribution to knowledge and understanding in the relevant field of study, as judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards. This program mainly focuses on public health and health promotion. Griffith’s public health programs focus on the systems and practices that shape the health of nations, communities and individuals. Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants. Public health is a multi-disciplinary program that provides the knowledge and skills to work in a wide range of public health professions.