Health and Social Care

Entry requirements

For MPhil

• First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award

or

• Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement

For PhD

• Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study

or

• First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline

or

• Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Health and Social Care.

We offer students either an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) in Health and Social Care or PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Health and Social Care.

Key insights into a research degree in Health and Social Care

• A diverse, multidisciplinary and interprofessional postgraduate research community of academics and health and social care practitioners, including the Association for Dementia Studies
• Strong and international links with research institutions and organisations, including NHS partners, other educational institutions, voluntary organisations and business
• Dedicated, state of the art research facilities at our St John’s Campus
• Supervisors involved in cutting-edge research and consultancy in their field
• Tailored supervision and support through the Researcher Development Programme (RDP)

Our research and knowledge exchange (RKE) enhances lives – making them better, safer and healthier within our communities and beyond. We are an inclusive and collaborative research community, actively engaging students and colleagues across disciplines. Our work is deeply connected to the people it serves, valuing the insights from those with lived experience as essential contributors. We are committed to producing high quality, purposeful and impactful RKE and we take pride in celebrating our shared achievements and progress.

Careers

An MPhil and a PhD in Health and Social Care prepares graduates for a wide range of careers, including:

• Health and Social Care leadership – influencing policy and practice in healthcare and social services.
• Academic and research Roles – contributing to university research and teaching.
• Clinical and professional practice – advancing expertise in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dementia care, and social work.
• Consultancy and policy development – advising organizations on best practices and innovations in health and social care.

Information for international students

International applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have the appropriate level of written and spoken English.

For MPhil/PhD this is an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in every component.