Population health researchers explore how and why morbidity and mortality varies within and between populations.

We evaluate novel clinical and public health interventions to see if they work, how they work, and whether they are affordable.

Population Health Sciences, PhD, MD, DSc, MSc by research

We encourage applications for research projects in many areas, including:

• statistics
• economics
• epidemiology
• ethics
• human genetics
• bioinformatics
• sociology
• psychology applied to health.

You can either pick one of our research projects or develop your own in a related area.

View postgraduate research projects

Current mini-projects (a training project undertaken in the 1st year of a 4 year PhD)

How to apply

Before making a formal application, please contact potential PhD supervisors to discuss eligibility and potential funding.

Find out how to apply. Read the ‌admissions statement for full details.

Entry requirements

Details of the required academic qualifications and English language requirements.

Fees and funding

Details of current tuition fees for this programme. Further information on fees and living expenses.

If you are seeking funding, please see our postgraduate funding opportunities and advice.

Our Programmes

• Wellcome Trust 4-Year PhD Molecular, Genetic and Lifecourse Epidemiology
• MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit 4-year PhD programme
• GW4 Biomed Doctoral Training Programme
• Integrative Cancer Epidemiology Programme
• Integrative Cardiovascular Science Programme
• NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre
• Faculty of Health Science PhD Scholarship
• Chinese Scholarship Council Scholarship

Our current adverts with funding

• PhD projects for students who have secured funding (Find A PhD)
• 4 year Zutshi Smith PhD-for Indian residents
• 3 year Virtual Reality and Perception of Bodies PhD

International Students

International students coming to the UK to study full-time must apply for a student visa. Further information for international students.

After you apply

Full details on what happens after you apply.