Overview

The Epidemiology and Public Health research degree programme is based within UCL's Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care.

You will join an extremely engaging PhD programme, which currently supports a vibrant community of over 100 students from all over the world.

The Epidemiology and Public Health programme at University College London (UCL) offers you the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research department with experts who focus on a wide range of public health concerns such as:

Infectious disease monitoring, prevention and control

Social determinants of health

Dental public health

Disability across the globe

Health and life expectancy in socially excluded groups

Health surveys and longitudinal cohort studies

You will be supported to gain a wealth of skills, experience and networking opportunities that are relevant for a wide range of future careers, both within academia and more widely in the healthcare, industry and governmental sector.

The foundation of your career

We produce graduates with the skills and knowledge sought after by government departments and public sector organisations worldwide, as well as leading academic institutions.

Programme Structure

The four research Departments are:

Applied Health Research

Behavioural Science and Health

Epidemiology and Public Health

Primary Care and Population Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Epidemiology View 101 other PhDs in Public Health in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree (preferably with a merit or distinction) in a relevant discipline from a UK university and a good Bachelor’s degree (first or upper-second class) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Tuition Fee

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International

29000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time

UK: £2,930
Overseas: £14,500

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Epidemiology and Public Health.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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