DBA Health
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
This Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Health is designed to produce practitioners and innovators who can interrupt, design, develop and evaluate what is needed for improving healthcare management and health systems through an evidence-based approach.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Tuition
- £12,100 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Master’s or MBA degree (a minimum final grade equivalent to a UK 60%) or other overseas equivalent or graduates without the relevant degree but with extensive relevant work experience are welcome to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. IELTS at level 7.0 or above, with no area less than 6.5 in the sub-tests (UCL ‘Good level/Level 2’). CV demonstrating at least five years of professional experience in an area related to health or healthcare.
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