PhD Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment are based in the School of Health and Wellbeing and address the appraisal of health service interventions including policies, procedures, devices, medicines and diagnostics.

Faculty: School of Health and Wellbeing | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Individual research projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators in the department.

Career pathways

Graduates gain skills that are transferable to academia and to public, private and third sector organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are also usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and other tests are accepted; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee shown; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time fee; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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