PhD Physical activity and health at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Research degree in physical activity and health at Strathclyde, focused on developing and testing interventions that encourage physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour across the life course.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: School of Psychological Sciences & Health | Duration: 3 years (full-time) | Intake: Applications accepted throughout the year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD involves at least three years of independent research with at least 60 credits of the Postgraduate Certificate in Research development programme; MPhil involves at least one year of supervised research with at least 20 credits of that programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Physical activity and health: a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a related discipline. Application requires transcripts and certificates of all degrees, two references (one academic), funding or scholarship information and a research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words. English language (international applicants): minimum overall IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the start date. Applicants are advised to contact a potential supervisor first. MRes applications are in two stages: online application by the closing date, then interview for selected applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year; same rate for Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year Source

Intake: Applications accepted throughout the year

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

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