156 PhD Programs in Health Sciences in Europe

Specializations within health sciences

Top universities for Health Sciences in Europe

Ranked by how many health sciences programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.

• University of Portsmouth (35)
• University of Liverpool (12)
• Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway (10)
• Sheffield Hallam University (7)
• Bangor University (6)
• University of Birmingham, England (6)
• University of East Anglia, Norwich (4)
• University of Bristol (4)
• The University of Manchester (3)
• University of Exeter, England (3)

January intake in Europe

5 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

• PhD in Professional Doctorate In Transforming Health And Social Care Profd Hasc — University of East Anglia, Norwich · starts Jan 2027
• Doctoral Programme Health Sciences — Tampere University of Applied Sciences · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Arts And Health Phd — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Insulin-related intracellular trafficking: role of AGAP2 — Nottingham Trent University · starts Jan 2027
• PhD in Health Sciences PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027

PhD in Health Sciences in Europe: common questions

How many health sciences programs are there in Europe?

156 health sciences phd programs at 58 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.

How much does a health sciences degree in Europe cost?

The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in health sciences in Europe is 23,702 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 23,470 USD and 31,746 USD a year.

Can I study health sciences in Europe in English?

Yes — 97% of the health sciences programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (152 of 156).

Are any of these health sciences programs available online?

2 of the 156 programs in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.