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The MPhil/PhD programme we offer at the Institute for Global Health is relevant to a variety of disciplines across the field of global health.

The postgraduate research degreeÌýprogrammeÌýwe offer at the Institute for Global Health isÌýrelevant to a variety of disciplines across the field ofÌýglobal health. Our programmes aim to provide interesting, challenging and excellent training for exceptional students so that they may successfully pursue careers in research, medicine, health services, laboratory science, policy, or public health. MPhil/PhD researchÌýin IGH is varied and may have an international dimension, including field work carried out abroad, setting up a study within the UK, or using data from existing studies working with the respective IGH-based Principal Investigator.
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The MPhil/PhD programme lasts three years, if taken full-time, or five years if part-time. With the support of their supervisory team, students finalise their research proposal during the first year, informed by the current literature and practice. It may also require collection of preliminary data or pilot questionnaires. Students are initially registered for an MPhil, upgrading to a PhD, subject to satisfactory academic progress. For a successful upgrade to PhD, the student must prepare a written report, give an oral presentation and pass an oral examination.

Postgraduate research degrees students investigate a relatively narrow topic but may be examined on a broad field of study. Where students need to spend periods of time collecting data from overseas, that will contribute directly to their thesis, they may do so provided their study leave plans are approved in advance.

All postgraduate research students are expected to undertake 10 days of skills training each year over their 2-5 year programme, which is logged and audited electronically. This will include, for example, courses on research design and statistics, ethical and legal issues, presentation skills, thesis production and career planning.

For the MPhil/PhD degree, applicants must have a minimum of an upper second-class (2:1 or better) Bachelor’s degree and a Master's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applications from individuals who do not hold a Master's degree, but who have extensive relevant work experience, may also be considered.

How to apply

If you would like to apply to undertake a postgraduate research degree at IGH, you first need to identify a suitable supervisor. Information on our research areas and supervisors can be found here. Contact academics whose subject areas align with your project and interests, and include a 3-4 page research proposal.ÌýBefore making an enquiry or applying, please visit the Guidance on Contacting Potential Supervisors page.ÌýOnce an academic has agreed to supervise you, please submit a formal online graduate application to the MPhil/PhD Global Health programme to UCL for consideration.ÌýThis must include your research proposal. The Departmental Graduate Tutor will arrange for the proposal to be reviewed by 2-3 independent academics, and an offer of a place will be made subject to these reviews, as well as the suitability of your academic background and writing skills.Ìý

In your application (and any enquiry) please provide clear details about your funding status. If funding is not in place, be clear about your plans for funding applications and any timelines involved in knowing the outcome of these. Please also state if your proposed study plan includes periods of time spent overseas collecting study data (you should consultÌýUCL's study leave regulationsÌýprior to setting out your study plan).

For your information, please see theÌý911±¬ÁÏÍøebsite for information on tuition fees and living expenses whilst in London.

You should also check the general entry requirements forÌý where applicable.ÌýÌý

For English language requirements, please also see theÌýEnglish Language RequirementsÌýpage.ÌýPlease note that the English language level for this programme is Level 2.

Once we have received your application and your project proposal has been reviewed, we will be in contact as soon as possible to let you know the outcome. In the meantime, if you have any queries not addressed here please contact our Teaching Administrator.

Useful links and downloads

Guidance on writing a project proposal
Guidance on how to contact potential supervisors
Find a supervisor
IGH staff
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Global Health MPhil/PhD
Information on PhD fees, costs and funding

Details on qualification and English language requirements
UCL Graduate Prospectus