About This Course
Innovative education and research to meet the requirements of today’s health services.
Renowned for delivering excellent courses and conducting high quality research, the School of Healthcare Sciences offers a range of postgraduate opportunities for national and international students.
Working together within BIHMR and research centres across the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences and other universities in the UK and internationally, we have built a reputation for our research in evidence-based practice, cultural sensitivity and language awareness, and complex conditions across the lifespan. Using this evidence base, our experienced programme leaders and supervisors deliver up-to-date, clinically relevant courses and supervisory experiences for students from a variety of settings and professions.
Our partnerships with world leading research centres, practice, and policy units provide opportunities for joint teaching, supervision and collaborative projects. We are also committed to the personal and professional development of all students across our programmes.
Research Areas
Healthcare Sciences with specialisations in:
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Radiography
- Allied Health Professions
Programme Length
PhD: 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Funding
Financial assistance may be available and advice on alternative funding sources is offered on application.
Entry Requirements
A first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject is required. Alternatively appropriate lengthy experience in health-related research or in a research-oriented post may be relevant.
