This program allows for formal recognition of established researchers who do not already hold a doctoral level qualification, and who have substantial international standing in their fields based on their record of academic publication. The degree will be awarded to a student who through published work has made an original scholarly contribution to knowledge and demonstrated a capacity for independent research. 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.