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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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Research profile
Undertaking a PhD in Global health at the Usher Institute offers you the opportunity to work in a multi- and interdisciplinary way, building on your knowledge, skills, interest and passion to carry out innovative global health research that makes a new contribution to the existing knowledge base.
Research priorities
Research priorities include such global health issues as: mapping and measuring the shifting burden of global disease; neglected and emerging tropical diseases; infectious diseases; noncommunicable diseases; global palliative care; population health; social inequalities in health; sexual and reproductive health; e-health and tele-medicine; migration and minority ethnic health; culture; faith and health; translation of leading scientific advances into effective interventions
Training and support
Students will be integrated within the existing student-led approach at the Usher Institute, where structures are already in place to ensure a high-quality student experience.
The Centre for Global Health Research, which forms part of the Usher Institute, has a thriving PhD community with well-developed management and administrative structures.
A UK 2:1 honours degree and a UK masters degree, or their international equivalents.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,300 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,300 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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