Health Sciences and Services MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works at University of Northampton

Programme overview

On this research programme you'll deliver a high-quality piece of independent research that may go on to inform healthcare policy and shape how care providers practise. Our students work across nursing, allied health, public health, wellbeing and mental health.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences | Department: Public and Professional Healthcare | Duration: MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years, Part time 30 months - 5 years; PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years; PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October, March | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In this subject area, we particularly welcome applicants who wish to focus their research on the following: Nursing and allied health professions Public Health and health education Wellbeing and mental health You can refine your technical abilities and develop your area of expertise through research degrees. You can specialise in a specific area of interest within your field thanks to them, allowing for in-depth investigation and comprehension.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You’re normally expected to have a first or upper second-class honours degree or Masters Degree from a UK university or international equivalent. Your qualification should be in a subject area relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications. We are unable to consider applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components from a test taken within the last two years

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: October, March

Duration: MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years, Part time 30 months - 5 years; PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/research-degrees/

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