PhD Population and Health Data Science at Swansea University

Programme overview

A research PhD in population health and health data science based at the Swansea University Medical School, available full-time or part-time. Research addresses health inequalities, healthcare models and the use of information and communication technologies and health data in understanding the needs of populations.

Department: Medical School | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April and July (Singleton Park Campus) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practice-focused research under a nominated supervision team, supported by programme seminars and workshops and access to the Medical School research facilities, with collaboration with the NHS, health boards and industry partners.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should check how their qualification compares on the country-specific entry requirements. PhD: a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or non-UK equivalent defined by Swansea University) and a master's degree; applicants with a UK first-class honours degree and no master's degree are considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual component below 6.5, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also depend on the standard of the research synopsis or proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places and relevant professional experience. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,600 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition, full-time; later years increase by 3% Source

Intake: October, January, April and July (Singleton Park Campus)

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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