PhD Health Policy
Course overview
The PhD in Health Policy at Swansea University is a doctoral research programme. It takes three years to complete full-time and six years part-time. Students can start the course in October, January, April, or July every year.
The programme is for those who want to have more knowledge and research on how health policies are made. It also covers how these policies are implemented and improved. Students of this programme will learn how governments, health organisations, and other agencies make decisions that affect people’s health and access to care.
The programme focuses on giving students skills and knowledge in critical thinking, project management, research analysis, and communication. Students of this course will focus on conducting original research. They will be supervised and experts in the field. Before they graduate, they will write an original thesis and take an oral examination.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, applicants will have to submit their academic transcripts or certificates, a research proposal, a personal statement, proof of identity, and references.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants for this programme should hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 (upper second class) and a master’s degree.
- Those who graduated with a first-class honours degree can be considered without a master's.
English Proficiency:
- International applicants whose first language is not English must show proof of English ability. This means that they must have at least a 6.5 overall IELTS score (with at least 6.5 in each component).
- Those who studied in English in the past ten years can be considered if they submit their transcripts or a letter of proof.
- Also, those without the IELTS requirements can be considered if they have worked in an English-speaking country. They have to prove this in their CV.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of PhD Health Policy, Swansea University will have the skills and knowledge to have jobs such as:
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Researcher
- Healthcare Consultant
- International Development Consultant
- Research and Evaluation Officer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students to study PhD Health Policy at Swansea University is £21,950. The university can change this fee every year.
Admission
International students are advised to contact AHZ Associates for professional and smooth guidance in the application process. They can also apply directly on the university’s admission portal.
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