PhD Public Health & Health Policy
Course overview
The University of Strathclyde’s PhD in Public Health & Health Policy is a doctoral degree that lasts between one and three years for full-time students, depending on the research method. This course involves high-level research about new health practices and approaches to medicine, especially in population health, also known as Public Health.
In this programme, students will learn the latest modules in healthcare, as well as the terms and guidelines that accompany modern healthcare. These modules cover epidemiology, health promotion, and policy analysis, addressing health challenges through research and hands-on practice.
Additionally, the first one to two years are dedicated to full-time coursework, followed by two to five years of full-time, independent research culminating in a dissertation. However, students who enrol full-time finish after three years, while part-time students complete their studies after five years.
Learning in this course is through lectures, seminars, site visits, independent study, and assignments. Students are assessed through written assignments, examinations, practical team projects, presentations, and individual dissertations.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a research proposal. They may also need to provide their contact details, degree certificates/transcripts, proof of English fluency, confirmation of funding, and two academic reference letters.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants must have a Master's degree from an accredited university.
- They also need a minimum of one year of full-time professional work experience where a significant part of their role involved education, teaching, or training.
English Proficiency:
- International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no band score below 5.5.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD in Public Health & Health Policy from the University of Strathclyde can work in roles including:
- Academic
- Policy Analyst
- Research Scientist in Public Health Institutes
- Programme Director
- Health Services/Systems Researcher
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the PhD in Public Health and Health Policy at the University of Strathclyde for international students is £19,850.
Admission
Candidates should submit their applications using the university’s online portal. If you need personalised help, contact an AHZ counsellor today.
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