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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
DEC
2 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
JAN
2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
DEC
2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Full Time
FEB-25
2 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Part Time
DEC
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Part Time
JAN
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Liverpool
Part Time
FEB-25
4 years
Select a an exam type
Overview
The Institute of Psychology, Health and Society conducts conducts internationally acclaimed research into many aspects of psychology and human behaviour, including perception, language development, pain, addiction, appetite, and offending behaviour.
We have a long and successful history of research links with NHS services, including a nationally unique psychology service for people in Liverpool who are affected by cancer, which is provided in partnership with the University. Therefore we are extremely well placed to help develop students’ clinical research expertise across a range of settings in mental and physical health care. Our experience is that people undertake research degrees within Clinical Psychology at different stages in their careers and for different reasons.
Our research students include those with first degrees in Psychology, those who already have professional qualifications in Psychology, graduates of disciplines other than Psychology and professionals in other, related disciplines. This reflects the commitment to multidisciplinary approaches, but makes it difficult to make generalisations about the career paths of graduates from research degrees in this area.
Some research students will go on to an academic career in research and teaching. Some students go on to undertake further training in an area of applied psychology (eg Forensic, Clinical) and to careers in, for example, the NHS. Some students are already working in the NHS and undertake a research degree part-time as part of their continuing professional development. For students who have BPS Graduate Basis for Registration, undertaking a research degree may fulfil some of the requirements for gaining Chartered Psychologist status.
The Institute of Psychology, Health and Society conducts world-leading research into the effectiveness of health services, the social origins of health and social inequalities in healthcare, mental health and well-being, including the evaluation of a wide range of psychosocial interventions and therapies and conduct internationally acclaimed research into many aspects of psychology and human behaviour, including perception, language development, pain, addiction, appetite, and offending behaviour. We work collaboratively; the Institute employs academic GPs, public health professionals, psychologists from a range of professional backgrounds, psychiatrists, nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and social scientists.
A good (2:1 or first class or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject is normally required.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This fee applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland.
£29,750 per year
Students from EU
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 (Band A). Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only.
£29,750 per year
Students from International
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences £29,750 (Band A). Self-funded, full-time international students studying a PhD programme classified as Band A will receive a £2,000 reduction in their fees for the first year only.
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