Research courses
Our research students will advance their careers in healthcare and research, enabling them to become independent researchers contributing to the wider health and policy agendas.
What we are researching
If you are interested in doing a PhD with us, please look at the interests of our School's research themes and clusters and get in contact with an academic.
Research themes
Our research is informed by recognised leadership in two cross-cutting themes:
Research clusters
These themes run through our three clusters of professional and research expertise:
First class facilities
The School of Health Sciences moved to a new premises on the Surrey Manor Park campus in April 2019.
The new building features:
- Flexible and technologically enabled teaching/study space
- A large active learning space (180 capacity)
- A new simulation centre – consisting of two large wards, an operating theatre, a community flat and ambulance bay
- Self-directed learning lab – a dedicated space for students to learn and practice essential clinical skills
- Virtual environment – two rooms equipped with wall-to-wall immersive projector systems
- Large student study spaces and computer facilities
- A coffee shop and large seated social space in the atrium.
Health Sciences PhD
Our PhD programme is aimed at all healthcare professionals who wish to undertake research at the highest level.
Studentships
We have many studentship opportunities available, including our new Vice Chancellor’s Studentship Award and Doctoral College Studentship Award.
In the School of Health Sciences we offer PhD scholarships as part of the Centre for Research in Nursing and Midwifery Education. These are advertised each year, and support students undertaking educational research in healthcare areas.
Development of the next-generation data science tools for longitudinal ageing data
Funding information:
Stipend paid at the standard UKRI rate (currently at £16,062 for 2022-23). Both domestic and international students are eligible and welcome to apply.Expert support
The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.
What our students say
Read our student profiles to discover first-hand what it's like to study with us.
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