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Epidemiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 141 Epidemiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
As a PhD student in Epidemiology, you’ll be conducting in-depth research about prevailing concerns in public health. Your research can span from finding the origin of diseases to developing innovative tools for prevention and intervention.
What’s it like to do a PhD in Epidemiology?
With a PhD in Epidemiology, you have the chance to provide value to society with your research in public health. You could be looking at finding ways to prevent and treat illnesses or work on population concerns.
Some popular Epidemiology research topics are:
- Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
- Maternal and child health
- Respiratory diseases
- Infections
- Genetic epidemiology
- Cancer
Whichever specialisation you chose, you can expect elements of data analysis, laboratory study and population-based study during your research.
A PhD in Epidemiology can last up to the 4 years and will end with a thesis submission of 80,000 words. You will also be asked to defend your thesis in an oral viva examination.
Like most other STEM subjects, a PhD in Epidemiology is advertised with a research aim already attached. You must choose a project that aligns with your research interests and qualifications.
As a PhD student in Epidemiology you’ll also have access to certain training courses that will help you develop certain key skills that will go beyond your research and assist in your professional development.
Entry requirements
For most PhD in epidemiology, you’ll at least need an Upper Second-class honours degree in a subject like Biology or Medicine. Some universities might also accept a Lower-Second Class honours degree if you also have a Masters with Merit classification.
Depending on where you study, you might also be required to prove you’re proficient in the language of instruction at your university.
PhD in Epidemiology funding options
In the UK, a PhD in Epidemiology if funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) which provides fully funded studentships along with a monthly stipend. A PhD that is advertised with funding attached guarantees funding to all students who have been successful in their application.
Some other organisations that provide funding for a PhD in Epidemiology are National Institute of Health Research, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome Trust and British Heart Foundation.
PhD in Epidemiology careers
Most Epidemiology doctoral graduates go on to work in roles within medicine and biostatistics. Governments, public health organisations, hospitals and clinical trial units are some of the largest employers of Epidemiology graduates.
If you want to continue in research, you can always look at a career as a postdoctoral research fellow or in academia.
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Understanding disease mechanisms in autoimmune inflammatory muscle disease
The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are a spectrum of rare autoimmune disorders characterized by inflammation of muscle tissue (myositis), which leads to muscle weakness and fatigue, and heterogeneous systemic organ involvement. Read more
Estimating the economic impact and informing control of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza in selected European countries
There has been a major shift in the occurrence of High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Europe in the last four years. . Read more
Fully-funded four-year PhD in Political and Social Sciences
Fully-funded four-year PhD programmes. The European University Institute (EUI) offers well-structured doctoral programmes allowing you to develop your intellectual curiosity and enabling original research. Read more
Harnessing the genetics of DNA methylation to understand context-specific gene regulation in disease
Research Theme. Population Health Sciences. Characterizing the interplay between genetic and environmental influences and its influence on health outcomes will lead to better understanding of the disease associated context. Read more
Health protection in women’s cricket
Research Group:
Centre for Health and Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS)
The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project in the Department for Health commencing in January 2024. Read more
Increasing the feasibility of effective social prescribing: reducing pharmaceutical usage
The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project in the Department for Psychology commencing in January or March 2024. Read more
International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection PhD Studentship
The International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) is a partnership between Cancer Research UK, UCL, Canary Center at Stanford University, University of Cambridge, Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU, and University of Manchester. Read more
International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection PhD Studentship
The International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) is a partnership between Cancer Research UK, UCL, Canary Center at Stanford University, University of Cambridge, Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU, and University of Manchester. Read more
International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection PhD Studentship
The International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED) is a partnership between Cancer Research UK, UCL, Canary Center at Stanford University, University of Cambridge, Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU, and University of Manchester. Read more
Exploring the interplay and mechanisms between sleep, circadian rhythms and physical activity in relation to physical and mental health
Understanding the interplay between physical activity and sleep is important for improving physical and mental health. A proposed mechanism linking physical activity with improved sleep is through regulation of circadian (24-hour) rhythms in the body. Read more
Automating knowledge synthesis in biomedical literature using AI and language models
Knowledge synthesis can be a slow and cumbersome process but is an essential tool for medical and public health policy-makers. Formal systematic reviews require rigid protocols and extensive human effort from trained professionals, whereas a massive volume of research evidence emerges every year. Read more
Exploring the value of using large third-party artificial intelligence models in epidemiology, with examples using Twitter data
Large language models (LLMs) are an artificial intelligence approach that have recently been shown to have extremely promising ability, for example, for conversing with humans or performing tasks such as summarising or extracting information from text. Read more
Investigating cause-specific hospitalisations among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy
This project aims to investigate rates of hospitalisations due to different causes among people with HIV on antiretroviral therapy, and how they differ by subgroups, for example, by gender or age. Read more
Intergenerational transmission of self-harm thoughts and behaviours
We are offering an exciting 4-year PhD studentship starting in October 2024. This interdisciplinary project will provide training in epidemiology, genetics, and advanced longitudinal methods. Read more
QUADRAT DTP: The health and well-being effects of pest rodent management strategies in rural Madagascar
Across low-income countries, rodents contribute significantly to income and food insecurity due to both pre and post-harvest losses. Read more
