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Mental Health PhD

University of Glasgow

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our research strength is identifying the causes of mental disorders and suicide to develop clinical trials of novel complex interventions. Mental disorders are the leading global cause of disability and the World Health Organisation estimates that over 0.8 million deaths are due to suicide associated with mental disorders. Therefore, research on mental disorders and suicide is vital to reducing the global burden of disease. Our more fundamental research examines the contribution of psychological, biological and social factors to the causation of mental disorders and suicidal behaviours. Postgraduate research students working in this area can develop cutting edge, skills relevant to experimental, epidemiological, qualitative and neuroimaging research methods. A translational approach makes use of the evidence from fundamental research to develop innovative therapeutic approaches for the prevention and treatment of mental disorders and suicidal behaviours. We have expertise in clinical trial methodologies to evaluate complex interventions and implementation science. Interdisciplinary research groups provide postgraduate research opportunities in these themes: suicidal behaviour research, psychological therapies, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression, big data and mental disorder, neuropsychology of neurological disorders, autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities, attachment, childhood maltreatment and mental disorders. Individual research projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators within the School of Health and Wellbeing. Our supervisors are from clinical and scientific backgrounds and use a variety of approaches including experimental psychology and psychophysiology, functional neuroimaging, multilevel modelling of complex datasets, health services research, qualitative, and clinical trial methodologies. We have excellent engagement with the NHS and with service user and carer organisations.Duration: 3-4 years full-time 5 years part-time

Application deadline

15/08/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 31,800per year

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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Pre-sessional English language provision is available prior to starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

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    207 100%

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    97.0 97%

    31st

    14

  • Student satisfaction

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    3.12 78%

    28th

    23

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