Dr. Matt Hickman

Professor

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Biography

Matt Hickman is a professor at the University of Bristol, where he co-directs research initiatives focused on public health and infectious disease control. His expertise is grounded in epidemiology and public health, with a particular emphasis on the public health consequences of drug use. Hickman has been pivotal in several research programs funded by the National Institute for Health Research, including the Health Protection Research Unit and the School of Public Health Research. His current research interests include the prevention of Hepatitis C Virus transmission and mitigating drug-related mortality and alcohol-related harms. Over the past five years, Hickman has collaborated on various projects within public health, aiming to develop and evaluate complex interventions for health improvement. He is engaged in numerous active research grants and has earned recognition for his contributions to the field through published works and participation in significant cohort studies. As a committed educator and researcher, Hickman’s work is instrumental in shaping public health policies and practices to combat the pressing challenges of infectious diseases.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Engaged in research and teaching in the field of public health and epidemiology.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.