Public Health [PhD/MD]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
About this programme
Overview Public health research plays a vital role in understanding the impact of biological, social, behavioural, economic, cultural and environmental factors on our health. Our interests span medical, environmental and social sciences and offer students an opportunity to train in a unique interdisciplinary culture and environment. Core themes Health, wellbeing, inequalities & social determinants Health data science & artificial intelligence Global health, climate & infectious diseases Cross-cutting areas Intervention design, evaluation & policy translation Partnerships, collaboration, community engagement & advocacy Innovation in data, statistics, epidemiology & social science methodologies Teaching, learning, training, mentoring & culture Our research aim is to a dvance world-leading research and teaching that promotes health equity, addresses emerging health threats, and harnesses d
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £33,210 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent.
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 (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- 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