PhD Health Professions Education at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in Health Professions Education address how health professionals are educated across undergraduate and postgraduate training and lifelong clinical practice.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students undertake a supervised research project in health professions education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree with a significant component in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing or another relevant health profession subject. Normally applicants have also completed a PG Diploma or Master's in Health Professions or Medical Education; substantial experience of working in health professions education is considered, as are applicants with other primary degrees such as a BSc in Biomedical Science. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references.International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (equivalent TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and other tests are accepted; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of the start date).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; 2026/27 fee shown; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Annual full-time fee; part-time is charged at half the full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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