Bangor University

PhD Health Science

Bangor University

Course overview

The PhD Health Science at Bangor University focuses on developing innovative approaches to understand and respond to the multiple challenges and opportunities involved in contemporary health and social care, both in the UK and internationally. Working together within BIHMR and research centres across the College of Health and Behavioural Sciences and other universities in the UK and internationally, the institution has built a reputation for its research in evidence-based practice, cultural sensitivity, and language awareness.  Using this evidence base, their experienced programme leaders and supervisors deliver up-to-date, clinically relevant courses and supervisory experiences for students from a variety of settings and professions.

The School of Health Sciences provides all postgraduate researchers with the opportunity to build a suite of applied research skills to enable them to thrive in their future careers as researchers, clinicians, or clinical academics. They are also committed to the personal and professional development of all students across our programmes.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Successful completion of a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject is required. Alternatively, appropriate lengthy experience in health-related research or in a research-oriented post may be relevant.

English Language Requirements:

  • This course requires an IELTS score of  6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in each skill, from applicants who do not have English as their first language.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    £1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Deans Scholarship

    Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • International Scholarships

    Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Start-Up Bursaries

    Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.

    Up to £1,000

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Vice-Chancellor Scholarship

    Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

After completing the PhD Health Science from Bangor University, graduates can pursue careers in positions such as:

  • Health Scientist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Health Psychologist
  • Healthcare Research Associate 
  • Clinical Laboratory Associate

Cost of study

The 2026 tuition fee for the PhD Health Science in Bangor University for international students is £21,000 per year. The fee is subject to annual change.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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