Research course
Health Sciences
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.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
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.
Information for international students
Please visit our website for more information about international students.
Fees and funding
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Please visit the course page on our website for fees information specific to this course.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MPhil/PhD
- part time48-72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiry
- Phone
- 020 8331 9000