PhD Public Health
University of Exeter · Exeter, United Kingdom
About this programme
A research degree in Public Health at the University of Exeter, hosted by an interdisciplinary department covering themes such as climate change, health inequalities, and antimicrobial resistance. Students are supervised by world-leading researchers across two campuses with access to major research centres.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Tuition
- £28,600 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- April, January, September
Entry requirements
Applicants will typically hold (or be expected to attain) a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent), or an MSc in a related subject. They would normally have a strong background in the field of study at undergraduate level or an MSc in a related subject that would underpin the knowledge required to conduct independent research as an MPhil/PhD student. This would usually require a good 2:1 BSc degree for UK students.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Class of 2026 Progression ScholarshipPartial funding · Deadline 31 August 2027
- University of Exeter Alumni ScholarshipPartial funding · Deadline 31 August 2027
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Colt Foundation FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 9 April 2026; check official website for next cycle
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds