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PhD Health and Social Care Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MPhil/PhD programme provides candidates with an opportunity to develop advanced and specific knowledge in a particular field of study. Students will have the freedom and flexibility to choose and develop their own subject area and enhance highly transferable research and project management skills.

Faculty: Health and Care Sciences  |  Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 1.5-3 years. PhD: 2-4 years; Part-time: MPhil: 2-4. PhD: 3-8 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Start dates in October and January  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As this is a research degree there is no formal taught content on the programme. Students will work with a carefully selected supervision team who will support them to develop their subject and research methods knowledge, and to execute their research project.

Career pathways

A doctoral qualification can be the capstone of academic achievement and often marks the beginning of a career in academia or research. A research programme provides the opportunity to become a true expert in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills that can support your career progression.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper Second Class honours degree or a Master's degree in a relevant subject. However, in some cases we will consider applicants who do not have a Masters' qualification but do have relevant experience. Those interested should contact the programme leader. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

Intake: Start dates in October and January

Duration: Full-time: MPhil: 1.5-3 years. PhD: 2-4 years; Part-time: MPhil: 2-4. PhD: 3-8 years

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