Study Women's Health PhD at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Population Health Sciences

Women's Health PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Gain a Double Degree in Women’s Health from UCL and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) on this research degree that stems from a close academic partnership between our universities. Students will also have the opportunity to spend up to one year at KU Leuven as an integrated part of their research.On this course you can pursue research across the fields of maternal and fetal medicine, neonatology, reproductive health, and women's cancer. Within the UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health (UCL EGA IfWH) our research covers the life course of women from childhood to puberty, motherhood to menopause, and maturity to old age, with the objective of making a difference to the health of women in the UK and internationally.Students will spend a year in Biomedical Sciences, KU Leuven as an integrated part of their research work. As the host institution, students will have full access to the facilities and training available at KU Leuven under the supervision of the host institution supervisor.Our postgraduate research students include basic scientists, qualitative researchers, doctors, midwives, nurses, embryologists and others depending on the specific project.

Which department am I in?

Population Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£34,700.00 (US$ 44,813) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 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

Application deadline

Expected June 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for registration, normally a candidate must have obtained a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant science-based discipline, or a medical qualification (MBBS) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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

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