Health Sciences, MPhil/PhD

Graduates of the PhD programme have gone on to occupy senior research, practice and management roles in the NHS, social care, non-governmental and private sector organisations. Many graduates have also used their research degree to launch their academic research and/or teaching careers.

Applicants should have:

A taught Master's degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (eg Merit) level or above and/or
A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject.
In addition to the above, applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the English Language requirement, which is:

A Bachelors or Master's degree transcript from the UK or UKVI recognised Majority English Speaking Country (MESC).
Or

IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill.

What you should know about this course
We have an extensive range of specialist areas across the discipline of health and social care.
The Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD) and its interdisciplinary research centres integrates and supports research activity with the School of Health Sciences.
You will register for an MPhil in the first instance and will be given the option to transfer to PhD following a progress review at the end of your first year (full-time studenrs).
When applying for an MPhil or PhD, you will need to submit a research proposal so we can assist you in identifying a potential supervisor that can support your work.
As a part-time student, you will need to devote at least 12 hours per week to your studies.