Overview

Both Universities believe that this mission is best achieved through international collaboration. By working together for a common purpose, whilst valuing differences, they can draw on a wider range of human and technical resources to tackle the major global health issues.

Features

This joint PhD Global Health programme at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine aims to support the mission of both universities to improve global health by offering a unique environment to students to acquire:

competency as independent researchers;

expertise in core research concepts, methods and skills;

key transferable skills; and

ability to work effectively within international collaborative groups

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

LSHTM is working closely with partners in the UK and worldwide to address contemporary and future critical health challenges.

It has a diverse and truly global community dedicated to quality cross-disciplinary research and is involved at every stage of the research pipeline, from basic science all the way through to evaluation of health interventions, providing a firm foundation of evidence for improving health.

Its mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 200 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration is at least one of the following:

a master’s degree in a subject appropriate to the course of study to be followed (recommended)

a qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies

an upper second-class honours degree from a UK or Japanese university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject.

have an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3535 GBP / year

≈ 3535 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3535 GBP / year

≈ 3535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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