PhD Psychological & Behavioural Medicine at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary research programme integrating psychological science with medicine, public health, systems science and behavioural science to study behaviours that influence health, treatment and self-care, with a focus on understanding and addressing health inequalities.

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Individual research project tailored to the supervisors' expertise, in areas such as understanding and treating mental health problems, complex interventions for mental and physical health, cancer screening uptake and inequalities, and the effect of social networks on health behaviour.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usual standard of admission is 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 and two references.

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

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International & EU annual fee for full-time study; part-time is half the full-time fee Source

Intake: September

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

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