- The University of Edinburgh
- Global Health Policy PhD
Global Health Policy PhD
About the Course
Field of Study (1)
Major / Specialisation
- Global Health Policy
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Studying in Edinburgh, Central Belt
- Location : Edinburgh, Scotland
- Nearby : The Royal Mile is the heart of Edinburgh, it connects two royal residences – Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
- Getting here : Public transport via bus (Shuttle bus available for staff and students between the Central Area and King's Buildings); via train (About 15 minutes’ walk from Waverley Station, the main train station in Edinburgh)
- Faculties : Home to 21 faculties, including Edinburgh Medical School and Business School
- It was also here at the University of Edinburgh that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired to create his notorious character, Sherlock Holmes and James Young Simpson pioneered anaesthetics through his discovery of the properties of chloroform.
Entry Requirement
Requirements & Prerequisites
Highest Qualification
Minimum Requirements
English Language Requirement
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Study Cost & Duration
Tuition Fee
Living Cost in Edinburgh, Central Belt
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Scholarships
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Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships
Fee Waiver of 100%
Requirements
Applicant must meet the following requirements to be eligible:
- The awards are open to UK and overseas students applying to start their first year of study for an on-campus research degree in 2026-2027.
- Applicants must have already applied for admission to a first year of full-time or part-time on campus or distance PhD study at the University.
- Applicants must be of outstanding academic merit and research potential.
- Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first class or 2:1 honours degree at undergraduate level or the international equivalent.
- The University will not generally consider candidates who have already obtained a PhD, or formal equivalent, as a result of direct research training.
- These awards cannot be held concurrently with fully-funded scholarships but can be held with partially-funded scholarships and will be reduced pro-rata.
- All students are expected to undertake training in both Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as well as Responsible Research.
- Shortlisted candidates should expect to be invited to attend an interview which will take place either in person or by telephone.
Awards Details
- Covers tuition fee & stipend equivalent to the UKRI stipend rate (for 2025-2026 this is currently GBP 20,780), subject to satisfactory progress.
- Covers duration of 3 and 4 years as agreed by the School/College (or pro-rata for part time).
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