Child Health PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
The Double Degree in Child Health stems from a close academic partnership between UCL and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven). This Double PhD course gives UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (UCL GOS ICH) students the opportunity to spend up to one year at KU Leuven as an integrated part of their research. On successful completion of the course and
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £34,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s degree (preferably with a merit or distinction) in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
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 (4)
- 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)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds