Research course
Health Sciences PhD
Entry requirements
2:1 undergraduate degree in a health related subject.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Combine a career with research as a clinical academic and carry out in depth healthcare investigations on our PhD programmes. You’ll be based at Highfield campus or at our clinical academic facility at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
Choose the option that suits your interests whether it's becoming a clinical academic researcher or pursuing a pure research route. You'll work in a world-class academic centre with a nursing provision ranked top 5 in the world. We cover a wide range of research themes including: active living, health needs, fundamental care and health work.
During your studies you'll have the opportunity to: participate in doctoral level research training, attend research forums, complete a professional development programme for postgraduates.
In the latest national Research Excellence Framework assessment of all UK universities, the School of Health Sciences was judged to have a world-leading research environment (100%, maximum possible score, and in the top three UK Universities within our disciplines for the overall quality of our research.
Join us, we have a strong global reputation for research excellence, together with the latest facilities and leading academics to support you. Our Health sciences PhD is available to study in person or remotely.
Information for international students
English language requirements: If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening. Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.
If you need further English language tuition before starting your degree, you can apply for one of our pre-sessional English language courses.
Requirements for advertised projects. Check the specific entry requirements listed on the project you’re interested in before you apply.
Fees and funding
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has introduced a pre-doctoral personal award scheme. If you wish to apply for this, you can visit the NIHR website for more information.
You can either apply for a structured studentship or propose your own PhD idea.
We offer scholarships and teaching bursaries ourselves. Your potential supervisor can guide you on what is available. If you’re an international student you may be able to apply for a scholarship from your country.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD with integrated study
- part time36-84 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time24-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions
- admissions@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +442380594732