Research Degrees in the Institute for Health Research (IHR)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

Months of entry

March, October

Course content

Develop your research interests and skills in a centre of excellence for health, working within research groups which are building international evidence bases for health and healthcare. We will equip you with the skills to undertake, analyse and evaluate health research. You will receive exemplary training throughout the course of your studies and you may become an active member of the Institute for Health Research, attending relevant meetings, seminars and discussions.

Key features

• Our staff and research students come from over 30 countries with interests in a range of areas including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Nigeria, Libya, and the European Union countries.

Career opportunities

You will explore your research interests and evolve into one of the next leaders in public health. Past graduates are employed with the World Health Organisation (WHO), The Global Fund, Ministries of Health in several countries, Public Health England and other organisations with national and global reach.

Areas of study may include:

• Chronic and infectious diseases
• Healthcare commissioning
• Health inequalities
• Health informatics
• Health delivery and organisation
• Health services research
• Primary care
• Public health

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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