MPhil Health Science at University of Greenwich

Study a research degree (MPhil/PhD) in Health Sciences to deepen your knowledge and engage in research that can change policies and lives. Our research degree in Health Sciences has a strong focus on nursing, mental health, psychosocial influences on health and illness, health and social care workforce, policy and practice research. Supported by a team of expert supervisors, you will learn to apply qualitative and/or quantitative research methods to work towards a substantial piece of research.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences  |  Department: Human Sciences  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September; January  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We have an extensive range of specialist areas across the discipline of health and social care. The Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD) and its interdisciplinary research centres integrates and supports research activity with the School of Health Sciences. You will register for an MPhil in the first instance and will be given the option to transfer to PhD following a progress review at the end of your first year (full-time students). When applying for an MPhil or PhD, you will need to submit a research proposal so we can assist you in identifying a potential supervisor that can support your work.

Career pathways

Graduates of the PhD programme have gone on to occupy senior research, practice and management roles in the NHS, social care, non-governmental and private sector organisations. Many graduates have also used their research degree to launch their academic research and/or teaching careers.

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