Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Sep 2027 (International). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.
Language
English
TOEFL® iBT: 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health, Medicine
Overview
Research
The research in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield spans from scientific discoveries in the lab to major public health interventions. We are supported by funding from national and international research bodies including the UK Government, research councils, industry and charities.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Bone and Joint
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical Trials
- Evidence Synthesis
- Diabetes & Endocrinology, Reproduction
- Health Economics and Decision Science
- Health Services and Social Care Research
- Imaging
- Infection and Immunity
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT: 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Proof of your previous degree(s)
- Official translations into English
- Academic references
- English language certificates (International applicants)
- A supporting statement (including a research proposal where relevant)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
- Examples of your work
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 50,692 AUD / year (≈ 26,960 GBP / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Home: £5,006 to £20,006
Overseas: £26,960 to £45,790
Living costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,044-1,837 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine and Population Health.
Available scholarships include: NCUK Postgraduate Taught Scholarships (University of Sheffield, Grant 2,500 GBP, Deadline Anytime), Sheffield MBA Scholarship Scheme (University of Sheffield, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Anytime), Fulbright U.S. Student Program (U.S. government, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026), ServiceScape Scholarship (ServiceScape, Grant 1,000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026), ACES Scholarships (ACES Education Fund, Grant 3,500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026), Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Grant Various benefits), Scholarships for PhD Students (Junhua Li, Grant 19,000 GBP), Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship (Boustany Foundation, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027), Amberscholar Scholarship (Amber Scholar, Grant 6,000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027), $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (IvyPanda, Grant 1,000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026), Voice Talent Online Scholarship (Voice Talent Online, Grant 1,000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027), Dream Chaser Scholarship (Salvado Law, Grant 1,000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027), Scholarship for students with disabilities (Anonymous Hope Fund, Grant 3,000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026), Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Grant 22,500 GBP), Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria (Leopold Figl Foundation, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026), The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship (IELTS from 6 to 9, Grant 1,500 USD), Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, Grant 12,000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027), “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship (FHE Health, Grant 5,000 USD).
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