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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

Social & Public Health (Social Sciences) [PhD]

Doctoral · Medicine

Social & Public Health (Social Sciences) [PhD]

University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom

About this programme

Overview Members of the Social Scientists in Health research group work across a range of Social and Public Health topics and welcome PhD applications in the following areas: Understanding concepts and drivers of health: work to locate the social and cultural forces that underpin and produce health practices and outcomes. Improving health and wellbeing: work which designs and evaluates culturally situated interventions to improve health and wellbeing, with specific concern for redressing health inequalities. Public policy and health: work which engages critically with public policy as a key determinant of health and considers alternative policies which tackle health inequalities. We welcome applicants from low- and middle-income countries and we have significant experience of supervising students whose PhD research takes them overseas. <!--end s

Level
Doctoral
Field
Medicine
Duration
3 years
Tuition
£27,720 / year
English
IELTS 7
Study mode
Full-time, Part-time

Entry requirements

Our research degree applicants will usually possess a good Master’s degree (or overseas 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)

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