Our mission and why it matters
The Faculty of Population Health Sciences is committed to improving health and reducing inequalities through world-leading research that informs policy, shapes practice, and transforms lives.
Our strategy is rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing on expertise across epidemiology, global health, clinical trials, child health, women’s health, data science and more.
We prioritise research that addresses the social, biological, and environmental determinants of health – locally, nationally and globally – with a clear vision to advance equitable and sustainable health outcomes for all.
Explore our research by institute and school
- Global Business School for Health
- Institute of Cardiovascular Science
- Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology
- Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
- Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
- Institute for Global Health
- Institute of Health Informatics
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health
Recent research successes
Weight loss drugs could help with binge eating disorder
Drugs commonly used for weight loss, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have been found to reduce the key symptoms of binge eating disorder, in a new review of evidence led by UCL researchers.
16 Jul 2026
Early success in developing world-first gene therapy for devastating immune disorder
The development of a pioneering gene therapy to treat a devastating, rare immune disorder led by UCL scientists is set to move into its next phase following promising early pre-clinical studies.
26 Jun 2026
Mothers with care proceedings die at 21 times the rate of other mothers
First-time mothers whose children go through family court care proceedings in England are 21 times more likely to die within 10 years of having their baby compared with other mothers, a new study by UCL researchers finds.
24 Jun 2026
Our researchers
From epidemiologists to data scientists, clinicians to social researchers, our researchers are internationally recognised leaders in their fields.
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REF 2021
93% of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent, highlighting the global impact and quality of our research work.
Innovation and Enterprise
Collaborating with industry, the NHS, charities and government to turn ideas into impact and improve population health at scale.
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Join a vibrant academic community where your learning is shaped by world-leading experts and real-world challenges.
Building skills in health data analysis
Network of Applied Statisticians in Health (NASH)
NASH supports and connects statisticians working in health research across UCL and its partner organisations by strengthening capability, sharing best practice, and championing the vital role of statistics in improving population health. VPN required
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