Research course

Social and Behavioural Sciences in Medicine

Institution
Lancaster University · Lancaster Medical School
Qualifications
PhD

Entry requirements

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Additional requirements

As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The PhD in Social and Behavioural Science in Medicine provides research training in core concepts and theories in the social and behavioural disciplines within medicine and healthcare. The programme offers training in areas of social and behavioural science that address these issues within a national and international framework.

We welcome applications from applicants interested in pursuing research into current issues in the sociological and psychological aspects of medicine.

Fees and funding

Learn more at the fees and funding page.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Admissions
Email
pgadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 1524 592032