Rehabilitation and Health
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
Transform lives through Rehabilitation and Health with a PhD at Loughborough University. Join a world-leading research community where innovation meets real-world impact. T he S chool of S port, E xercise and H ealth S ciences at Loughborough offers a dynamic and supportive environment for doctoral study in rehabilitation and health.
Our PhD opportunities focus on advancing rehabilitation and health focusing on improving health, recovery, and quality of life through cutting-edge research in areas such as clinical exercise science, musculoskeletal health, work rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, pre- rehabilitation and lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions. You’ll work in a school with renowned centres, including the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, the National Rehabilitation Centre, the Peter Harrison Lab for Disability Sport, and the Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour driving transformative change in rehabilitation and health. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary expertise, you’ll help shape the future of health and wellbeing.
From developing cutting-edge rehabilitation strategies to improving quality of life for diverse populations, our interdisciplinary teams collaborate with healthcare providers, policymakers, and global partners to deliver research that matters. Whether you’re passionate about advancing clinical practice, innovating rehabilitation technologies, or shaping health policy, Loughborough provides the ideal platform to make a lasting difference and create better futures together. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
REF 2021
Key highlights
- Research areas include clinical exercise science and neurological rehabilitation
- Further specialisms in musculoskeletal health, work rehabilitation and pre-rehabilitation
- Access to the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Links with the National Rehabilitation Centre and Peter Harrison Lab
- Interdisciplinary teams collaborate with healthcare providers, policymakers and global partners
- 94% of research impact rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Bursary
10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 10% of feesAlumni Discount
UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).
Up to £12,000London 10th Anniversary Award
£5,000 off tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Loughborough Business School Scholarship
£1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 50% of feesQatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
- University Lecturer in Rehabilitation Science
- Clinical Exercise Scientist
- Rehabilitation Research Scientist
- Health Policy Adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £29,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Loughborough University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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