Primary Care and Population Health MPhil/PhD

Our MPhilPhD 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 Primary Care and Population Health research degree is based within the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care (UCL IEHC). You will join an extremely engaging MPhilPhD programme, which currently supports a vibrant community of over 100 students from all over the world. 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 sector. 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.

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.