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UCL is ranked 7th in the world for public health (ShanghaiRankings 2022), 8th in the world as a university (QS World Rankings 2023) and is rated No.1 for research power and impact in medicine, health and life sciences (REF 2021). We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes in all areas of population health from clinical trials to epidemiology and global health.

Why study population health at UCL?

At UCL, we approach population health in a unique way. As a multi-faculty university, we are able to combine all kinds of disciplines to understand patterns of health and disease.

Postgraduate taught degrees

Build the foundations of a meaningful career in public health with these innovative Master’s degrees taught by a university with a world-leading reputation in health.

Postgraduate research

As a postgraduate research student, you will have unparalleled opportunities to establish yourself in the diverse disciplines of population health sciences.

Undergraduate

Find out about our pioneering undergraduate programme in Population Health as well as our intercalated (iBSc) degrees.

Short courses

We offer a range of short courses and continuing professional development (CPD) to further your skills and knowledge.

Future careers

A degree within the Faculty of Population Health Sciences provides the opportunity to engage with peers and staff with professional experience in many different domains of public health.