Overview

The vision of UCL Institute of Health Informatics is to conduct high-quality research that leverages health informatics approaches at local, national and international levels. The Health Informatics programme is offered by University College London (UCL).

This programme provides a training for those looking for a career in health informatics or health data science research, either in academia or in industry. It is offer full time or part time, the latter option being suitable for those continue in employment while gaining a research qualification.

As a PhD student at the Institute, you will be supported to learn new skills and broaden your professional networks in this fast growing area of health. You will benefit from our world-class research environment and be supported by multidisciplinary supervisory teams.

You will also have access to a sophisticated digital infrastructure and exposure to several key large, longitudinal cohort and panel studies, which are lead by the institute.

The foundation of your career

The Institute offers world-class education and training. It has access to some of the UK's largest and most comprehensive health data sets. It carries out innovative work on phenomics (the definition of diseases and health states), on genomics, on public health informatics, translational data science and the application of AI to healthcare.

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

Employability

Students graduating in the last three years have secured employment in local and central government, NHS Trusts and hospitals, clinical trial units and health roles in the public and private sector, as well as research posts at UCL and other higher education institutions.

Programme Structure

Research environment

You carry out a piece of original research in consultation with your supervisors.

You meet with your supervisors regularly and are otherwise encouraged to be involved in the daily life of research groups and the Institute.

You attend and present at a variety of internal meetings. You have access to a range of supplementary taught courses, both on topic specific subjects and of a generic nature.

You also have access to a range of library and IT resources.

You are strongly encouraged and supported to present at national and international conferences relevant to your work.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 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

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96

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Health Informatics View 11 other PhDs in Health Informatics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

96

Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
A relevant Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution is desirable.

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 timeUK: £2,930Overseas: £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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health Informatics.

Available Scholarships

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