Overview

Your research at this Health and Care Professions course offered at University of Portsmouth could deal with the most urgent health and wellbeing issues facing society – from the need to care for an ageing population, to delivering effective health and social care to under-represented, vulnerable or isolated groups within society. Your research can also be linked to Biomedical Science and Pharmacy, Psychology, and Geography.

Key facts

A Health and Social Care at University of Portsmouth is for qualified medical professionals who want to gain a research degree. From lab-based to qualitative research methods, you'll draw on your clinical expertise. You can apply to start an MD in October or February.

Programme Structure

Health & Social Care PhDs and MPhils

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

We accept applications all year round, but we suggest applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Health Sciences View 200 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD, or MPhil include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered.
All applicants are subject to interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17200 GBP / year

≈ 17200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees/year:

UK students: £2,503
International students:£8,600

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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