Overview
Through excellence in research, education and knowledge transfer you will be able to identify threats to global health, assess the health status of diverse populations and to plan and implement strategies to improve population health status.
Study & career progression
The Global Health programme at University of West London opens up an array of career opportunities both in academia and as a professional within the health sector.
Many students go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship.
After completion of the PhD you can enter governmental departments, UN agencies, NGOs, National Institutes of Health (NIH) or Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
You could pursue a career as a:
- policy analyst
- epidemiologist
- medical analyst
- programme manager and advisor
- health scientist
- public health advisor
- field consultant
- disaster relief support officer.
Programme Structure
Topics areas:
- Global health (life expectancy and quality of life)
- Health system / healthcare workforce
- Public health nutrition
- Ageing population (care for the elderly / hospice / palliative care)
- Dementia care
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Public Health View 74 other PhDs in Public Health in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
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Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Tuition Fee
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International
6875 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6875 GBP per year during 60 months. -
National
2000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2000 GBP per year during 60 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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