The School of Health and Medicine offers a range of face-toface and distance e-learning postgraduate courses including taught

Masters programmes in Health Research, Hospice Leadership, Biomedicine, and Medical Biotechnology and Leadership, as well as Masters by Research programmes, and three new distance e-learning doctorates in Organizational Health and Well Being, Palliative Care and Public Health.

Doctorate in Organizational Health and Well Being

Study for a PhD by Distance e-Learning

We have an international reputation for health related research and education...

Would you like to study with us on a new distance learning doctoral programme?
The Centre for Organizational Health and Well Being, located within Lancaster Universitys School of Health and Medicine brings together world class academics to work with Chief Medical Officers, Occupational Health professionals and HR Directors to address cutting edge issues in the areas of health and well being which contribute to business performance. The centre represents an innovative partnership between the School of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University Management School, government and major public and private organisations. The PhD in Organizational Health and Well Being is a part time distance e-learning programme that gives students the opportunity to conduct their research within their own organization and address real issues of organizational relevance.

For further information please contact:

Programme Coordinator Centre for Organizational Health and Well Being Division of Health Research School of Health and Medicine Lancaster University Lancaster LA1 4YD tel: +44(0)1524 593169 www.lancs.ac.uk/shm/research/cohwb email: cohwb@lancaster.ac.uk

In my view and in my type of work, I consider a programme such as this to be immensely valuable
Dr. John Cooper Head of Corporate Occupational Health, Unilever plc

A shift in attitudes is necessary to ensure that employers and employees recognise not only the importance of preventing ill-health, but also the key role the workplace can play in promoting health and well-being
Dame Carol Black Working for a healthier tomorrow (2008)

About The Doctorate

The aim of this doctorate is to equip individuals currently working, or aspiring to work, in the area of organizational health and well being to develop their knowledge and understanding of the psychological, social and organizational aspects of the dynamic relationship between work and health.

Who Should Apply

The doctorate will appeal to a wide range of individuals who are interested in the promotion and creation of healthy work places including: < < < < < Human Resource professionals and managers Occupational health/Public health practitioners Health care workers Health and Safety representatives Applied/organizational psychologists

Entry Requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements are a recognised first degree or equivalent. Where English is not the first language a threshold of IELTS score of 6.5 is required.

Faculty Staff
Will include: Professor Sue Cartwright Director, Centre for Organizational Health and Well Being Dr Sarah Brearley Lecturer

The objectives of the course are:

< To develop research and knowledge management skills. < To develop understanding and synthesis of psychological, social and organizational aspects of the dynamic relationship between work and health. < To develop a critical understanding of theories, models and concepts. < To apply this knowledge and conduct autonomous research in an organizational setting.

Mode of Study
The course will be delivered primarily through distance e-learning supported by an annual residential block. Years 1 and 2 involve taught modules in research methods and organizational health and well being issues. Years 3 onwards are the research component which will be supervised from Lancaster but undertaken in the students environment.

It is not restricted to any one professional group or discipline, and is intended to be international in focus appealing to individuals working across a variety of public, private and voluntary sectors.

Dr Alison Collins Research Associate

Course Duration
Commencing in June 2011 Part-time study: minimum 4 years, maximum 7 years.

Dr Iris Cohen Fineberg Lecturer

Dr Katherine Froggatt Senior Lecturer

Award Title
PhD in Organizational Health and Well Being For current fees structure and information about our PhDs in < Organizational Health and Well Being < Palliative Care < Public Health go to http://www.lancs.ac.uk/shm/study/doctoral_study/phd

Dr Anne Grinyer Senior Lecturer

Dr Paula Holland Lecturer