PhD Social & Public Health Science in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

Our goal is to enhance human health and wellbeing by examining how social, behavioral, economic, cultural, and environmental factors shape health outcomes, while applying social science theories and methods.
MRCCSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit
This Unit's primary mission is to advance human health and wellbeing by investigating the impact of social, behavioral, economic, cultural, and environmental influences on health. It brings together a diverse team of social science researchers dedicated to exploring health disparities, social determinants of health, and strategies for health enhancement. Key objectives involve:
analyzing the interconnected biological, social, behavioral, economic, cultural, and environmental factors affecting physical and mental health across the lifespan
identifying mechanisms that can alter these processes to enhance public health in an evolving world
designing and assessing interventions that leverage these mechanisms to promote public health and reduce health inequities
shaping policy and practice by sharing research findings with diverse stakeholders
Major research themes within the social and public health sciences unit include:
design and assessment of multifaceted interventions
adaptability of interventions across contexts
complex systems approaches to health
health disparities and data linkage studies
natural experiment methodologies using observational data
enhancing cohort studies, surveys, and administrative data sources
family dynamics
peer networks and social connections
intimate partnerships and sexual health
community influences
educational environments
professional sports organizations
correctional and institutional settings
workplace health
assessing urban renewal effects on health and wellbeing
environmental impacts on youth development
community-based health initiatives
analyzing emerging health discussions
evidence-informed policymaking
evaluating health-focused policies