PhD Physiotherapy at University of Essex

Programme overview

The PhD in Physiotherapy offers research supervision across a broad range of fields within the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, whose staff work with local NHS Trusts and health agencies. The School is housed in the Essex Sport Arena, which includes dedicated physiotherapy labs.

Department: School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; part-time also available | Intake: January 2027 (can also start in October or April) | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students are registered initially for MPhil/PhD and transfer to the PhD in the first half of the second year if progress is satisfactory. They attend two supervisory board meetings a year and submit a thesis of up to 80,000 words.

Career pathways

Graduates work in clinical and management positions in local trusts, hospitals and care organisations, and in local and county councils.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree and a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject, plus a well-developed research proposal. Applicants are normally interviewed, and acceptance depends on research expertise in the department. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027 (can also start in October or April)

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; part-time also available

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