Study Primary Care and Population Health MPhil/PhD at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care

Primary Care and Population Health MPhil/PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Our MPhil/PhD aims to equip the next generation of experts with the necessary tools to address major 21st-century health challenges and deliver real-world impact. The Primary Care and Population Health research degree is based within the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care (UCL IEHC). You will join an extremely engaging MPhil/PhD programme, which currently supports a vibrant community of over 100 students from all over the world. You will be supported to gain a wealth of skills, experience and networking opportunities that are relevant for a wide range of future careers, both within academia and more widely in the healthcare, industry and governmental sector. You will receive direct supervision from world-leading academics based on UCL's campus in the heart of London. All PhD students are supported by supervisory panels of multidisciplinary staff, as well as student mentors, and departmental graduate tutors. This research degree provides training for those looking for a career in epidemiology, public health and health care policy, either in academia, industry or public health practice. It is offered full-time or part-time, the latter option being suitable for those who continue in employment while gaining a research qualification.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£34,700.00 (US$ 44,813) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£34,700.00 (US$ 44,813) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelors degree and/or a Masters degree (preferably with a merit or distinction) in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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