Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months (Home students)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 – Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 – Apply anytime.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
English requirements
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PTE Academic: PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. Minimum score: 90.
IELTS: The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). Minimum score: 6.5.
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health; Epidemiology
Overview
Throughout Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research, MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University you'll have a team of supervisors, including clinicians or policymakers. They will be from a range of health and social care settings. Current research interests, projects and publications are available from our staff profiles.
Postgraduate research supervision is available in:
- applied epidemiology
- decision-making organisation of care
- life-course
- development and ageing
- public health improvement
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Quantitative and qualitative methods
- Health and health care policy
- Health economics
- Health care quality
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 125
PTE Academic: 90
IELTS: 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master’s degree would be advantageous.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International (Non-residents): 60,761 AUD / year (≈ 31,900 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,067-1,888 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services Research.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships – Provided by university, Grant: 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based – Newcastle University
- Opportunity Scholarships – Provided by university, Grant: 2000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based – Newcastle University
- 2% Early Payment Discount – Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 25 Sep 2026, Need-based – Newcastle University
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 – U.S. government
- ACES Scholarships – Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 – ACES Education Fund
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 – ServiceScape
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Independent provider, Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based – Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based – Boustany Foundation
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Independent provider, Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based – educations.com
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 – Voice Talent Online
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based – IvyPanda
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Independent provider, Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based – Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based – Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based – Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider, Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified – IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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