MPhil/PhD Research Degree at Health Sciences University

Programme overview

The Research Degree (MPhil/PhD), offered in partnership with and awarded by Southampton Solent University, supports original research that contributes to healthcare knowledge. Students register for MPhil with possible transfer to PhD and study at the Bournemouth or London campus through attendance and distance learning, with access to facilities such as the Integrated Rehabilitation Centre and Open Upright MRI. Applications for October 2027 entry open later in the year.

Department: Postgraduate Research | Duration: MPhil 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time; PhD 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: October | Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research with monitoring requirements set out in the Postgraduate Research Handbook.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A First or Upper Second Class Honours degree and/or a Master's degree. Applicants specify whether they propose their own project and should contact potential supervisors before applying. Three merit-based fee waivers were available to UK home students for October 2026 entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,988 a year (2026/27). Full-time; Home/ROI/Channel Islands (part-time £2,493) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,046 a year (2026/27). Full-time (part-time £9,143) Source

Intake: October

Duration: MPhil 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time; PhD 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time

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