Health, Wellbeing and Society
- PhD
Overview
The PhD Health, Wellbeing and Society programme is linked to the interdisciplinary South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) pathway of the same name.
The Health, Wellbeing and Society pathway unites leading social scientists and practitioners to explore the social determinants of health, lifestyle behaviours, physical activity, and mental wellbeing. It aims to foster a healthier society by advancing research at the intersection of health and social sciences, influencing policy, services, and practice. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this pathway equips researchers with the knowledge and tools to address global health challenges across diverse populations and settings, both in the UK and internationally.
All students will have two supervisors from different disciplinary perspectives on health and wellbeing. Your supervisors will convene joint meetings on a regular basis and will attend the annual one-day workshop for all pathway students.
Students will normally be registered in the school of their first supervisor. This may not be the school that processes your application.
Entry requirements
An upper second class honours degree and a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent experience/qualification)
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- Home: full-time
- £5,106 per year
- Home: part-time
- £2,553 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £21,900 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
Applicants may apply for an SWDTP studentship and/or a University of Bristol scholarship. Eligible applicants can also apply for a China Scholarship Council scholarship. Please note that programme application deadlines apply where applicants intend to apply for scholarship funding.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
The PhD Health, Wellbeing and Society offers useful preparation for a number of careers. Our students often go on to employment in areas of government policy and health promotion at local, national and international levels. Others have continued to academic careers, taking up post-doctoral positions and lecturing in UK and international universities.
The programme establishes both a sound research training base and an understanding of practical applications, which prepare our students for different types of employment, including research, policy and intervention.
Meet our supervisors
The following list shows potential supervisors for this programme. Visit their profiles for details of their research and expertise.
Research groups
The pathway integrates the study of the interaction between three important lifestyle behaviours (nutrition, physical activity and substance use, including smoking and alcohol consumption), their impact on public health and risks for chronic diseases.
For further information on our associated research groups and staff, please visit the School for Policy Studies webpage.
Contact us
- Contact
Postgraduate Senior Admissions Administrator
- Phone
- +44 (0)
117 954 5571
sps-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk