PhD Health Science at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degree in health sciences in the School of Health and Social Care, covering the bioscientific research that provides the evidence base for health policy and practice. Students explore their own personal or professional research interests under supervision.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Individual research project in health sciences; current student topics include the anti-fungal properties of maggot secretions, the antimicrobial properties of invertebrates and the physiological effects of a cardiac rehabilitation programme on myocardial infarction patients in Kuwait.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: normally an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) and a master's degree; applicants with a UK first-class honours degree and no master's degree are considered individually. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent. One academic reference is required before the application is progressed to the academic Admissions Tutor. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time, Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%. Start dates in 2026/27 per the published fee table. Source

Intake: October, January, April or July (1 October, 1 January, 1 April, 1 July)

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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