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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Public Health

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD Public Health at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year part-time structure. The PhD in Public Health meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into public health theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities. The programme is offered part-time and combines innovative distance learning with face-to-face teaching at an annual autumn Academy held in Lancaster, although you can also attend this event online if necessary. The programme is suitable for both UK-based and international students involved in the delivery of public health services, working in policy developm... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Public Health Research Methods
Critical Appraisal of Public Health Evidence
Public Health Policy and Implementation
Epidemiological Theory and Application
Global Health Systems and Inequalities
Doctoral Research Supervision and Thesis Development
Health Services Research and Evaluation
Professionalising Public Health Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£83,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working
15%Work & Study
61%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
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  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

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