Postgraduate research: Population Health Sciences

Population health research aims to improve the health and wellbeing of society and reduce inequalities.

Our postgraduates are a mix of clinical and non-clinical researchers, supported by world leading experts, and drawing on a wide range of methods and disciplines. We:

  • explore, for example, how and why morbidity and mortality varies within and between populations
  • evaluate novel clinical and public health interventions to see if they work, how they work, and whether they are affordable
  • seek to improve decision making though social and ethical inquiry.

Explore Population Health Sciences: PhD, MD, MSc by research

We encourage applications for research projects in many areas, including:

  • statistics
  • economics
  • epidemiology
  • ethics
  • human genetics
  • bioinformatics
  • sociology
  • psychology applied to health.

You can either pick one of our research projects or develop your own in a related area. Please note that some 4-year PhD students may also undertake mini-projects during their first year, across a range of disciplines.

How to apply

Before making a formal application, please contact potential supervisors to discuss eligibility and potential funding.

Find out how to apply.

Read the admissions statement for full details.

Entry requirements

Details of the required academic qualifications and English language requirements.

Fees and funding

Details of current tuition fees for this programme.

Further information on fees and living expenses.

Bench fees

Some programmes charge a bench fee in addition to tuition fees. Bench fees are charged when a programme (or specific project) incurs extra costs, such as specialist laboratory or field work. If you need to pay bench fees, they will be listed on the programme entry and on your offer letter.

Funding

Further information if you are looking for funding:

PhD opportunities

Examples of PhD opportunities are shown below and on the main PhD opportunities page. For a full list or to discuss your developing your own research, contact your preferred supervisor.

Please note that application deadlines for these programmes vary; check the programme information and contact the appropriate supervisor for more details.

Our current adverts with funding

Please check back on this page regularly for updates on funded opportunities. If none are currently listed, they will be added as they become available.

International students

International students coming to the UK to study full-time must apply for a student visa.

Further information for international students.

After you apply

Full details on what happens after you apply.