MPhil/PhD Health Sciences at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

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: Health 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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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A taught Master's degree in a relevant subject, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (eg Merit) level or above and/or; A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a relevant subject. In addition to the above, applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the English Language requirement, which is: A Bachelors or Master's degree transcript from the UK or UKVI recognised Majority English Speaking Country (MESC). Or; IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill. Required documentation: Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form); A detailed research proposal of about 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section). Further information about entry:

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September; January

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/study/application-process

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