The PhD programme in Health Policy and Health Economics is an integral part of the academic environment at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, producing doctoral graduates of the highest quality. The programme draws upon multidisciplinary perspectives, notably from economics, social policy, and public policy.
As a student on this programme you will be equipped with the critical, conceptual, and analytical skills to understand the key theoretical frameworks and analytical methods to undertake high-quality research.
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We are pleased to be able to offer studentships for those looking to join from 2025:
1. Office of Health Economics (OHE) Studentship
The (OHE) and the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Department for Health Policy is recruiting for a full-time MPhil/Ph.D. studentship, with a start date of September 2025. This full-time studentship is funded by OHE to develop evidence-based research on issues related to any aspect of pharmaceutical economics and policy.
For more information including how to apply, please visit here.
Funding deadline for OHE studentship: 25 April 2025
2. Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC) Studentship
The Care Policy and Evaluation Centre (CPEC), affiliated with the Department of Health Policy, is currently recruiting for three full-time MPhil/PhD studentships starting in October 2025:
- The Centre hosts the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Adult Social Care (), which is offering a fully funded PhD studentship. Deadline for application: Monday, 31 March 2025. For more information, please visit here.
- CPEC is also part of a new Doctoral Training Centre funded by the Alzheimer's Society, in collaboration with five universities: QMUL, UCL, Plymouth, and Leeds Beckett. One fully funded PhD studentship will be available through this programme. Deadline for application: Wednesday 22 January 2025. For more information about this studentship including how to apply,
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