14Mar
Virtual and digitalCourse summary
Do you have a proposal for research that could make an original contribution to healthcare knowledge and go on to improve the health of our society? Our Research Degree (PhD), offered in partnership with and awarded by Solent University, could be your opportunity to undertake valuable original research, supported by our experienced academic team. Choosing to undertake your PhD with us means you’ll experience the many benefits of being part of a specialist health sciences university. We train a wide range of health-related professionals and, uniquely, provide multiple clinical services. Our students have access to highly specialised on-site facilities, such as our Integrated Rehabilitation Centre and Open Upright MRI, within which a range of health-related research is embedded. Our specialised and experienced staff will become your supervisory team and support your research, training and academic development. We have funding available via competition for fully-funded studentships or fee-waiver support for UK home students. Key Research Areas We have expertise in chiropractic, psychology and mental health, physiotherapy, sport exercise and health sciences, dietetics, podiatry, radiography, ultrasound, breast imaging, clinical reporting, sport rehabilitation, speech and language therapy and occupational therapy. Our research is focused around two broad themes:
- Helping people to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life through non-pharmacological treatments and interventions.
- Enabling people and teams to improve their performance.
Assessment method
The major progression points are a transfer from MPhil to PhD as outlined in the programme regulations and student handbook (on our website) and a final PhD viva voce exam after submission of the PhD thesis. In addition to these major research degree milestones, the experience and academic progress of research students in formally monitored once a year via an Annual Monitoring process which involves a Progress Review.
Entry requirements
Applicants for an MPhil/PhD should hold at least one of the following: a) a first or upper second class honours degree from a UK University or a qualification which may be deemed equivalent by NARIC* and the admissions review panel; or b) a master’s degree from a UK University or a non UK qualification which may be deemed equivalent as above; or c) other qualifications, publications and/or appropriate professional training and experience which may be considered equivalent by the admissions review panel to one of the above. **Assessment process for applications** Eligible applications will be assessed according to the following criteria: - The applicant’s understanding of the project. - The applicant’s specific understanding of what will be involved in delivering the project. - The potential for the applicant to achieve academic and research excellence. - The applicant’s understanding of what a PhD entails and what it takes to be successful. - The proposal is aligned with HSU’s research themes and specialisms. Those that are scored highly will result in the applicant being invited to an interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4988 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4988 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4988 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4988 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4988 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4988 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17046 | Year 1 |
| International | £17046 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Health Sciences University reserves the right to increase your tuition fees each year, reflecting the changes in costs of delivering your course, improving the educational services we provide to you, and any changes in government policy or regulation.
In line with our tuition fee policy, your tuition fee will not exceed a 10% increase on the previous academic year’s tuition fee (subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time).
There may be additional course related costs you will need to budget for to fully participate in and complete the course. For more information about additional costs for this course please visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/student-finances/additional-costs/
Provider information
Health Sciences University
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF