Course summary
Undertaking a PhD or MScR in Global Health at the Usher Institute offers you the opportunity to work in a multi- and interdisciplinary way, building on your knowledge, skills, interest and passion to carry out innovative global health research that makes a new contribution to the existing knowledge base. Research priorities Research priorities include such global health issues as:
- mapping and measuring the shifting burden of global disease
- neglected and emerging tropical diseases
- infectious diseases
- noncommunicable diseases
- global palliative care
- population health
- social inequalities in health
- sexual and reproductive health
- e-health and tele-medicine
- migration and minority ethnic health
- culture
- faith and health
- translation of leading scientific advances into effective interventions
Modules
See our website for detailed programme information.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL