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Joint PhD Programme for Global Health (LSHTM and Nagasaki University) at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Joint PhD Programme for Global Health is run by LSHTM and Nagasaki University's School of Tropical Medicine and Global Health, with supervisors from both universities and a degree awarded jointly by Nagasaki University and the University of London. About five students are accepted each year, with a research grant from Nagasaki University for each project and living-cost support for the top-ranked candidates.

Duration: 24-48 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (based at LSHTM or Nagasaki University with at least six months at the other)  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent original research on a listed or self-proposed global health project across epidemiology and population health, infectious and tropical diseases, or public health and policy, with a Qualifying Examination after 7-11 months and a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Evidence of aptitude for research plus a relevant master's degree (recommended), a relevant qualification in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies, or an upper second-class honours degree from a UK or Japanese university (or equivalent). Shortlisted applicants are interviewed online. English language: LSHTM Band B. Part-time study is not offered.

GBP 3,935 a year (2026/27). LSHTM tuition for new students in years 1-3 (2026/27); Nagasaki University tuition of JPY 267,900 per year is charged separately Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 24-48 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/how-apply

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