HEALTH - PHD

The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is recognised worldwide and is often an essential requirement for those wishing to follow an academic or research career in health or social care.

• A PhD programme includes an allocation to a bespoke supervisory team to advise and guide each student through all aspects of their study. In addition, each student has access to a wide range of learning opportunities within the Graduate School and the University as a whole.
• Our research degrees are not taught courses. Each student's research degree programme is personalised to match their interests to the research priorities, staff expertise and research facilities available.
• You will have access to dedicated research facilities and will be encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences.

How is this course taught?

Our research degrees are not taught courses. Each student's research degree programme is personalised to match their interests to the research priorities, staff expertise and research facilities available.

• The required minimum qualification is two years of Master's the relevant field. She/he must have obtained 55% marks or an Equivalent Grade in the Master's

• Valid Academic IELTS certificate with an overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0 or equivalent.

• that the proposed research seems likely to satisfy the academic requirements of a research degree;
• that the proposed research is feasible in practical terms;
• that you seem likely to be able to cope with the academic demands of a research degree;
• that the Faculty is able to provide the appropriate supervisory expertise and resources

Current interests

Four participatory networks address current and future health and social care challenges, they include:

Quality of Care

Creating a network within the university to harness the expertise of colleagues to contribute to solving complex health and social care problems.

Science for Health

Applied science, translates to health practice. Impactful research that is meaningful to health professionals/treatment and prevention.

Family Health

Understanding the needs of families and the role of the family in illness prevention and health promotion.

Promoting health and wellbeing

Using the best available evidence to enhance care for people with a common and long-term conditions.