PhD Public Health & Health Policy at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

PhD in public health and health policy at Strathclyde, linked to the Centre for Health Policy and the Graduate School of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: Centre for Health Policy | Duration: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time | Intake: Most students start in October; start at any time of year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research leading to a thesis, with six-monthly interim reviews and 12-monthly annual reviews.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a Masters degree from a recognised institution and at least one year of full-time experience (or equivalent) in a professional field with an educational dimension. Application requires a research proposal, degree certificates and transcripts, two academic reference letters and confirmation of funding. International applicants without a Masters from a UK or English-medium university need IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5. A supervisor must be available before applying.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year; same rate for Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

Intake: Most students start in October; start at any time of year

Duration: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time

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