Structured PhD in Healthcare Sciences at Coventry University

Programme overview

A remote-learning structured PhD delivered by the Research Centre for Healthcare and Communities, an applied, service-user focused research centre. It uses a cohort approach with peer support and professional networking with health and social care professionals.

Faculty: Coventry Doctoral and Researcher College | Study mode: online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Workshops, career events, conference and seminar presentations and collaborative projects alongside doctoral research aligned with WHO, UN SDG and professional body priorities.

Career pathways

Develops skills valued by employers, including problem-solving, reflective practice, communication and analytical capabilities, for academics and clinical healthcare leaders, educators and researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% in the project element (or equivalent) and a minimum 60% overall module average; applicants with less than a 2:1 may be considered with a relevant Masters at merit (60%) overall and in the dissertation. International applicants must hold an approved English test (IELTS Academic/UKVI or TOEFL iBT) at the level set by the research centre, e.g. IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component for health-related centres.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year for 2026/27 (Doctoral Programme using Distance Learning). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year for 2026/27 (Doctoral Programme using Distance Learning). Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/research-opportunities/research-students/research-degrees/

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