PhD (Faculty of Health Studies) Doctorate
University of Bradford
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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We invite applications from enthusiastic research students wishing to explore an aspect of practice related to our research clusters. Living well with dementia Health technology for quality and safety Public health Healthy childhood Explore the areas above to find details of available projects, potential supervisors, and current students. You are welcome to contact staff within the Faculty who work within your area of interest to discuss your research ideas before before submitting your ...Read more

We invite applications from enthusiastic research students wishing to explore an aspect of practice related to our research clusters. Living well with dementia Health technology for quality and safety Public health Healthy childhood Explore the areas above to find details of available projects, potential supervisors, and current students. You are welcome to contact staff within the Faculty who work within your area of interest to discuss your research ideas before before submitting your application and research proposal. We welcome applications for postgraduate research degrees all year round, and will consider alternative starting dates when the timing doesn't fit with our enrolment intake dates: October, February and June.

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81/279
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107th
What students say
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Tahira
20 Feb 24

My best experiences include prompt response from the Library and IT services. I have never been made to wait longer than necessary for an issue related to the above two services...Read more

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Koudouss
01 Mar 23

Bradford is the best place I know for professional training, particular for public and healthcare sciences. Plenty of career opportunity and the university has experienced staff..Read more

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements to apply for a PhD are: First or upper-second class Bachelors degree at an approved university or institution Exceptionally, candidates with lower than above but with experience and training as suitable preparation The minimum requirements to apply for an MPhil are: Bachelors degree at an approved university or institution Professional qualification approved by Research Degrees Committee and suitable general education and training Exceptionally, candidates with less than above but able to give satisfactory evidence of having obtained adequate standard of knowledge may be accepted by the Research Degrees Committee

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£5,006 per year

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£25,389 per year

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£25,389 per year

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There may be an additional bench fee of £5,000 or £10,000 dependant on the research project. This will be determined by the Faculty at the point of application.

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Tahira
20 Feb 24
PhD (Faculty of Health Studies) Doctorate
My best experiences include prompt response from the Library and IT services. I have never been made to wait longer than necessary for an issue related to the above two services....
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Koudouss
01 Mar 23
Bradford is the best place I know for professional training, particular for public and healthcare sciences. Plenty of career opportunity and the university has experienced staff...
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University of Bradford
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University of Bradford
Richmond Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1DP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Frizinghall  1.2 miles away
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