PhD Mental Health & Wellbeing at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research examines how psychological, biological and social factors shape mental disorders and suicidal behaviours across the life course, using experimental, epidemiological, qualitative, neuroimaging and clinical trial methods. Projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators in the School of Health and Wellbeing.

Department: 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 project within interdisciplinary groups such as suicidal behaviour research, psychological therapies, bipolar disorder, psychosis and depression, big data and mental disorder, and neurodevelopmental conditions and intellectual disabilities.

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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. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter, two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (other accepted tests include TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic (test centre) and Cambridge C1/C2).

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). 2027/28 full-time annual tuition (international and EU). UK fee for 2027/28 to be confirmed (2026/27 UK fee was GBP 5,238). Part-time study is charged at half the full-time annual fee. Excludes possible bench fees (research support costs) set in the offer Source

Intake: September

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

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