PhD Global Health at University of West London

On our PhD Global Health course, you will learn to create, integrate and translate global population-based knowledge to reduce the societal burden of diseases and disability. Through excellence in research, education and knowledge transfer you will be able to identify threats to global health, assess the health status of diverse populations and to plan and implement strategies to improve population health status. Our academics have extensive professional experience within a vast array of healthcare topics and are at hand to support you.

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your PhD Global Health studies, you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser. Your research will be judged through the presentation of a thesis or artefact and a viva voce for academic assessment. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: a series of master classes and lectures from industry figures support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project.

Career pathways

A PhD Global Health degree opens up an array of career opportunities both in academia and as a professional within the health sector. Many students go on to pursue an academic career, following the PhD with postdoctoral study, then a fellowship or lectureship. Job roles include: policy analyst; epidemiologist; medical analyst; programme manager and adviser; health scientist; public health adviser; field consultant; disaster relief support officer.

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