Epidemiology and Public Health MPhil/PhD

UCL (University College London)

Our MPhil/PhD programme aims to equip the next generation of experts with the necessary tools to address major 21st-century health challenges and deliver real-world impact. The Epidemiology and Public Health research degree is based within UCL's Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care (UCL IEHC). You will join an extremely engaging PhD programme, which currently supports a vibrant community of over 100 students from all over the world. This programme offers you the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research department with experts who focus on a wide range of public health concerns such as: Infectious disease monitoring, prevention and control. Social determinants of health. Dental public health. Environmental epidemiology. Disability across the globe. Health and life expectancy in socially excluded groups. Health surveys and longitudinal cohort studies. You will be supported to gain a wealth of skills, experience and networking opportunities that are relevant for a wide range of future careers, both within academia and more widely in the healthcare, industry and governmental sectors. You will receive direct supervision from world-leading academics based on UCL's campus in the heart of London. All PhD students are supported by supervisory panels of multidisciplinary staff, as well as student mentors, and departmental graduate tutors. This research degree provides training for those looking for a career in epidemiology, public health and health care policy, either in academia, industry or public health practice. It is offered full-time or part-time, the latter option being suitable for those who continue in employment while gaining a research qualification.

Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care