PhD Faculty of Health Studies
Course overview
The PhD (Faculty of Health Studies) at the University of Bradford offers a long, research-driven path that supports work linked to health, care, and human behaviour. The programme sits within a strong research setting that focuses on public health, safe health tech use, child health, dementia care, and areas linked to mental health and life quality. The course blends structured training with sustained work on a personal research project. Each research plan is shaped with support from staff who guide the student through each stage of study. The course suits students who want to study real-world health problems and produce work that can help shape better health practice.
The programme gives space for research across linked clusters. Work in dementia care often looks at life with long-term memory loss and support for families. Public health work includes long-term illness, health gaps, and links between health and place. Child health work covers growth, mental health, and early care systems. Start dates take place several times each year, which allows flexible planning. As the PhD moves forward, the project takes clearer form through work with a supervisory team that reviews progress and offers steady guidance. The final stage ends with a full thesis and a viva. Training workshops support each stage, from research design to writing and data work.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- A first or upper-second class bachelor's degree in a field linked to health or social science is the usual entry route.
- Some students with a lower degree class may join if they hold strong work experience.
English Proficiency:
- Those who do not speak English as a first language must show an IELTS score of 6.5, with no part below 5.5.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when they have graduated, will receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesDistance Learning MBA Scholarship
Women will receive a scholarship equivalent to 10% of the overall tuition fee as a tuition fee discount.
Up to 10% of feesExecutive MBA Scholarship
Women will receive a scholarship equivalent to 30%; other students will receive a scholarship equivalent to 20%
Scholarship for Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence BSc
International students will be granted a scholarship worth £7,500. This means that they will pay: £16,956 per year
Up to £7,500Scholarship for MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy
£7,500 as a tuition fee discount. This means that students will pay: £17,889
Up to £7,500The Global Scholar Award
£5000, £4000, £2000 for eligible countries
The Rani Scholarship
International students will receive a 50% discount on their tuition fees. Home students will be paid a yearly stipend of £6,930, increasing by 5% each year.
University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship
Tuition Fee Grant, A Travel and Course Costs Grant, Personal Support.
UoB 10% Family Postgraduate Discount
Recipients will receive a 10% discount on their overall tuition fees.
Up to 10% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD (Faculty of Health Studies) from the University of Bradford often move into roles such as:
- University Researcher
- Public Health Analyst
- Clinical Research Lead
- Health Policy Officer
- Child Health Researcher
Cost of study
For 2026/27 entry, the annual tuition fee to study MSc Leadership in Health and Social Care (International) in the University of Bradford is £19,500 for international students. This is subject to review annually.
Admission
Applicants for the University of Bradford PhD (Faculty of Health Studies) course can apply through the university’s website. You can reach out to our experienced counsellors at AHZ for assistance.
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