Research Degrees
The programme of research degrees in the School of Public Health offers students the opportunity to study for PhD, MPhil or MD (Res) in any of the following departments:
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health
Our students work across a range of areas including infectious disease epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, biostatistics, primary care, health services research and medical ethics.
You can find out more about basic guidance and procedural information required during a student’s period of study at the School in the Student and Supervisor Research Degree Handbook.
PhDs
To ensure our PhD students work to the best of their ability we offer a rigorous research training programme to provide the student with the knowledge and expertise they need to complete their PhD to our excellent standards.
Funding
We offer UK/EU PhD studentship funding in specific research areas and welcome self-funded PhD projects.
How to apply
If you would like to make a formal application for study within the School of Public Health, please make an online application on the Imperial College Registry website. If you have any queries about the application procedures please contact Admissions on pgmedreg@imperial.ac.uk.
Before making an application for a PhD it is important to make contact with a prospective supervisor to see if they will be willing to supervise you.
Candidates must have completed relevant research training in order to be considered for research. The School also offers taught postgraduate courses which offer excellent training in preparation for further research.
