This PhD project will link a number of population-based datasets to examine maternal factors associated with vaccine uptake among children. To build a sound knowledge base and understand interventions that have been used to improve childhood vaccine uptake, the student will initially conduct a systematic review. The student will then use the child health system to identify vaccine uptake among the population of children in Northern Ireland. Using unique identifiers and data linkage, which will be facilitated by the honest broker service, the student will advise on the creation of an anonymised digital cohort which will contain information about the child’s vaccine status and additional maternal socio-demographic factors. By analysing this dataset, the student will identify factors associated with vaccine uptake and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team will help inform the design of the programme in NI going forward.
This project is suited to an individual who likes working with data, and understands the basic principles of quantitative data analysis, for example, how to produce descriptive tables with numbers and percentages. The individual should have a willingness to learn new software, such as R, and statistical methods to test for associations, for which training will be supported.
Funding eligibility: ROI (and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled) status may be eligible for funding. Please review the DfE T&C’s.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.
International Students
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country.
English Language Requirements
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years.
International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
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