PhD Health and Social Care Research Opportunities
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
The PhD Health and Social Care Research Opportunities programme at the University of Lincoln is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop advanced and specific knowledge in a particular field of study. Students will have the flexibility to choose and develop their subject areas and enhance highly transferable research and project management skills.
Throughout the 2-4 years of the PhD Health and Social Care Research programme from the University of Lincoln, students will be able to work alongside experienced academics who can guide them through the research process and offer support for both personal and professional development in order to maximise career opportunities after graduation.
This programme is assessed by the submission of a written thesis (maximum 80,000 words), and normally an oral examination (viva voce). Students will be examined by two examiners, one internal to the University and one external. Following the oral examination, it may be necessary to undertake some amendments to the thesis in order to completely satisfy the criteria for the award.
Key highlights
- Freedom to choose and develop your own research subject area
- Builds transferable research and project management skills
- Supervision and development support from experienced academics
- Regular research seminars hosted by School and College research groups
- Doctoral School training programmes for all research students
- Chance to present work at the annual research showcase
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
- International qualifications — 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. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements pages. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Health services researcher
- University lecturer in health and social care
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Health policy analyst
- Social care research manager
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Health and Social Care Research Opportunities programme at the University of Lincoln can pursue various career roles, including:
- Health Policy Advisor
- Healthcare Consultant
- Public Health Specialist
- Clinical Researcher
- Health and Social Care Administrator
Cost of study
The tuition fees for international students enrolling in the PhD Health and Social Care Research Opportunities programme at the University of Lincoln are £18,500. Research students may need to pay extra fees to cover the cost of specialised equipment, resources, or access to collections needed for their research project.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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