Health Sciences, MPhil/PhD
Study a research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Health Sciences to deepen your knowledge and engage in research that can change policies and lives.
Our research degree in Health Sciences has a strong focus on nursing, mental health, psychosocial influences on health and illness, health and social care workforce, policy and practice research. Supported by a team of expert supervisors, you will learn to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research methods to work towards a substantial piece of research.
Our specialist areas include public health, healthcare workforce and delivery, simulation, experiences of health and illness, sexual health, mental health, substance abuse, health economics, ageing and chronic diseases.
As a research student, you will benefit from the research resources available in the Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD). The ILD holds regular research events including a popular research seminar series, a 3-Minute-Thesis competition and regular research cafés. There are also opportunities for PhD students to gain support with research costs and to present their research at national and international conferences.
School
Location
Duration
- 3-4 years full-time
- 4-6 years part-time
Start month
September; January
Home /international fees 2024/25
£4,786 /£17,450
What you should know about this course
What you will study
About the course team
All PhD supervisors are active researchers who are expert in their fields. To maximise support for the student, students are appointed up to three supervisors who have completed mandatory training in PhD supervision.
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Entry requirements
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.
Required documentation:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form)
- A detailed research proposal of about 1,500 words (see details below).
Further information about entry
Applicants must submit a 1,500 word research proposal with their application form (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section). The research proposal should be developed with a potential supervisor at the University of Greenwich before submitting the application. It is best to search the information on the members of staff in the School of Health Sciences and Institute for Lifecourse Development for somebody in your proposed topic area and contact them about the prospect of developing your proposal. Alternatively, you can contact the Programme Leader Dr Paul Newton at P.D.Newton@greenwich.ac.uk to see if it is possible to link you with somebody to develop your proposal prior to applying.
Please note, that you will also be interviewed as part of the selection process.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
There are advertised research study days but most of the teaching takes the form of regular supervision meetings with members of the supervisory team.
Class sizes
Information coming soon.
Independent learning
The majority of your work is in the form of independent learning. Our libraries and online resources will support your further reading and research.
Overall workload
Independent research, but also training in research, teaching and transferable skills. Postgraduate research events such as talks, seminars and conferences. You will be expected to keep a record of your research activities, skills and training in a portfolio and upload it.
Assessment
As your MPhil/PhD progresses, you will move through several review points including a transfer viva to ensure good progress and high quality-work. You will be assessed through your research thesis. Following your submission, you will have an oral examination.
Feedback summary
Once a postgraduate research student has submitted their thesis for examination, the examination should take place within three months of the date the Faculty Research Degrees Committee approves the examination arrangements.
Dates and timetables
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £4,786 | £2,393 per year | N/A |
| International | £17,450 | £8,725 per year | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
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.
Do you provide employability services?
We have a growing postdoctoral and early career researcher community within the Institute for Lifecourse Development. Equally, the mandatory postgraduate research training provides you with training, accreditation and experience of research and teaching in Higher Education.
The University also offers a careers service which postgraduate students can access.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre. There are research-related modules that you may benefit from. For further details contact the programme leader. You can also drop into relevant undergraduate and Master's programmes, upon agreement with the teaching teams.
Support from the department
In addition to the core postgraduate researcher training, the Research and Enterprise Training Institute (RETI) also run additional training courses aimed at the training needs of postgraduate research students.
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