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Research

Our research spans the whole life course, from conception, birth and childhood to adolescence, adulthood, older age and death.

UCL research in the area of population health received outstanding results in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. With a submission rate of 96% of eligible staff, UCL was ranked first in the UK for research power in Medicine, and first among the Russell Group for Public Health.

Key themes

  • Cohort studies
  • Data science for health
  • Global health

Find a researcher

Seach UCL's online portal (UCL Profiles) for information on publications and activities of researchers, research groups, research centres and interdisciplinary networks. 

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Our institutes and centres

Browse our Institute and centre websites for details on specific research and approaches.

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REF 2021

Read a selection of research impact case studies from across the Faculty.

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Impact and Engagement

Find out about the impact UCL researchers are making in health.

Study with us

Find out more about postgraduate research within the Faculty of Population Health or register your interest to receive more information.