UCL Healthcare Management (MPhil/PhD) for Health Graduate takeaways
On completion of this programme you will have:
- an enhanced understanding of the intersection between health and business
- substantial research and analytical skills and methodologies to use when designing a research project
- research skills as a competent researcher capable of undertaking doctoral research relevant to applied research in healthcare management
- ability to conceptualize, design and implement projects for the generation and dissemination of research insights
- ability to use an evidence base to make informed decisions on complex issues
- skills to critically evaluate advanced academic work
- self-discipline for self-directed learning and reflective practice for life-long learning
- effective written and verbal communication skills, which support information and data management
- knowledge of the ethical, legal and regulatory issues associated with healthcare research
How to Apply
Departmental application process and deadlines
All MPhil/PhD admissions decisions are made by the Departmental Graduate Tutor for Research Students and your potential primary and secondary supervisors. Please note that a key component in the admission decision is the research proposal submitted with the application form. Since the MPhil/PhD is a research-only degree, we expect candidates to have a reasonably well-defined research proposal at the time of the application.
We strongly encourage candidates to contact the Departmental Graduate Tutor and potential supervisors in advance of submission to discuss their proposal.
admissions
You must apply via the UCL online application.
Please select the Global Business School for Health as your home department in the application. In order to be considered as a prospective PhD candidate, and in addition to the documentation formally required by UCL, you will need to submit the following:
1. A research proposal
This should be uploaded as a separate attachment to your application. The proposal is an outline of the research you intend to carry out for your PhD. It should be no more than three pages long (excluding a bibliography).
2. The name of at least ONE potential supervisor who you would like to review your application
Choosing to undertake graduate research degree is a big decision and it is extremely important that you identify a research project that really excites you. Identifying the right supervisor is critical as this relationship provides you with invaluable support and guidance from a leading academic in your field.
How to identify a suitable supervisor at GBSH that conducts research in your area of interest. The best way to do this is to check our supervisor section below and read as much as you can about their research to ensure that they are suitable for you.
• The best starting point is to thoroughly research your options by looking through the list of GBSH Research Degrees Supervisors found below and click on their name to view their staff profile on UCL’s Institutional Research Information System (IRIS)
• Read as much as you can from their research to ensure they are suitable for you, including sources of information such as their Google Scholar profiles and personal webpages.
• Make contact with the specific academic you are interested in working with to explore research opportunities in more depth. Send them an tailored email
(i) introducing yourself, including information such as funding status (secured funding, self-funded, will apply for a scholarship, applying for a specific advertised position etc), whether you are a UK or overseas student.
(ii) outlining your research interests and attach a short initial draft of your research idea
(iii) explaining that you wish to apply to the PhD Programme and with that supervisor and their research group in particular
This process will help you define your interests and aspirations, contributes to making your application successful as they are likely to help you with writing the research proposal for the submission, and also serves to ensure the identification of the best possible supervisor for your needs. Finally, list their name under the "supervision" section of your application.
3. A Personal Statement
Please make sure you complete the personal statement section on the electronic application. Please include a brief statement on how your research fits within the department, and a rationale for why GBSH is the best home for your project.
4. Academic transcripts for each of your degree level qualifications
Transcripts should be uploaded to UCL Select. They should outline both the grades you achieved in individual modules and the overall grade you obtained in your degree programme, degree certificates are not sufficient. Transcripts must be translated into English.
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