Health Sciences PhD
University of Southampton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Main Site - Highfield Campus

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Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) research-intensive university, and secure your passport to a clinical academic career, research management role, or further research training with our interdisciplinary MRes programme.Aimed at healthcare practitioners, this course is a component of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical academics training pathway and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to engage in all aspects ...Read more

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2024) research-intensive university, and secure your passport to a clinical academic career, research management role, or further research training with our interdisciplinary MRes programme.

Aimed at healthcare practitioners, this course is a component of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) clinical academics training pathway and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to engage in all aspects of clinical, healthcare or academic research.

This course is ideal if you are working in a clinical research environment, but don’t hold a healthcare qualification, or as preparation for clinical academic doctoral fellowship applications.

At Southampton we have a strong global reputation for research excellence,( REF 2021.) the latest facilities, and leading academics to support you.

Early career healthcare professionals can now apply for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) South Central INSIGHT Programme (SCIP). The NIHR SCIP funding pays your tuition fees, and you'll receive a stipend (living allowance) of up to £19,237 tax-free.

Find out more about the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) South Central INSIGHT Programme:

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level): At Southampton, assessments are designed to equip you with the skills you need for success in your career.

On this course, you'll be assessed through critical appraisal of literature, presentations, project reports, empirical research tasks, and your research proposal and project.

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WUSCA ranking:
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83/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
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Morgan
04 Mar 25

The University of Southampton is a great place to study as far as the academic staff/expertise available, the facilities, and the community around research. I've had a very..Read more

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Entry requirements

UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University in a subject such as: nursing; medicine; biological sciences; psychology; sociology; midwifery; dentistry; physiotherapy, podiatry, occupational therapy. English language: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components

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£4,786 per year

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The above mentioned fee is for 24-25 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 25-26.

£26,700 per year

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£26,700 per year

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Morgan
04 Mar 25
Medicine Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The University of Southampton is a great place to study as far as the academic staff/expertise available, the facilities, and the community around research. I've had a very...
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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition...

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University of Southampton
Highfield Southampton Hampshire SO17 1BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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