PhD - Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
Bournemouth University
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In the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, we conduct research in areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work. We collaborate with colleagues from other faculties to draw on their expertise when needed and we work closely with BUs research institutes and centres, such as the Ageing & Dementia Research Centre, the Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and ...Read more

In the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, we conduct research in areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work. We collaborate with colleagues from other faculties to draw on their expertise when needed and we work closely with BU's research institutes and centres, such as the Ageing & Dementia Research Centre, the Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health, the National Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work, the Nursing for Long Term Health Research Centre and the Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, among others. We strongly encourage collaboration across specialisms, and a PhD provides an opportunity to work with supervisors from various backgrounds to deliver truly impactful research. You will also be part of BU’s research community and have access to the suite of research, professional and personal training offered through the Doctoral College and your academic faculty.

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Students need an honours degree at upper second class (2:1) and/or an appropriate master's degree. Some supervisors may ask for additional entry requirements such as relevant work experience, evidence of written work, or previous study of a particular subject.

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Living Costs at University Accommodation - 5845-7721 Per Year Fee (library-based) - 19000 per year Fee (laboratory-based) - 21000 per year

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Bournemouth University
Bournemouth University , Poole

Based by the sea in south-west England, just two hours from London by train, Bournemouth University offers more than 80 taught...

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