278 PhD programmes in Health Sciences in Europe

The Gerontology Research programme offered by King's College London examines ageing and later life through multidisciplinary perspectives spanning health, society, policy, and wellbeing.

The Surgery course from the University of Cambridge broad clinical themes are aligned to world class underpinning research strengths in stem cell medicine, immunology, organ perfusion, cell biology and surgical oncology.

The Health Sciences course from Cardiff Metropolitan University is a multidisciplinary School with the key areas of research activity in Health Sciences being in: applied psychology, biomedical research, food safety and nutrition and public health. Additionally we have experts in a range of  approaches to research methods and design.

The PhD studies in Food Science, Nutrition, Physiology and Health from the University of Navarra provides students with advanced knowledge and training in two main research areas: “Molecular Nutrition, Nutrigenomics and Personalised Nutrition” and “Functional Foods and Food Safety”. Close relationship with applied research in industry is pursued. 

Health and the city are strongly integrated issues. The under-developed, derelict pathogenic conditions and lack of people-centred urban design lead to an unhealthy city to live in for all ages. An Inter-Disciplinary Approach to Healthy City is a programme degree offered at the Robert Gordon University.

The PhD Program in Health Data Sciences at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is aimed at qualified young scientists interested in: deepening their methodological knowledge in the fields of biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, meta-research, population health science and medical informatics.

The Health Psychology programme offered by Swansea University focuses on the importance of psychological factors in promoting good health and managing illness and health risks. With a keen focus on understanding how behaviours develop and influence people’s decisions concerning their health and well-being, it provides an ideal base for doctoral study in Health Psychology.

The Pluralism as a Framework and Approach to Counselling and Social and Health Interventions research programme at Abertay University will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia.

The programme Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease at Medical University of Vienna provides cutting-edge research training and education in different fields of cardiovascular and pulmonary medicine.

At University of Leeds, our world-leading research environment is home to PhD students studying a wide variety of subjects across Healthcare.

The Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees.  The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports and exercise sciences and related areas. Learn more at the Health and Exercise Sciences programme from University of Essex.

The Health Studies programme at University of Essex supports research in physical and mental health through multidisciplinary approaches and patient-informed perspectives.

PhD Health programme from Birmingham City University, includes allocation to a bespoke supervisory team to advise and guide each student through all aspects of their study. In addition, each student has access to a wide range of learning opportunities within the Graduate School and the University as a whole.

The Faculty of Health And Welfare Studies at Staffordshire University provides opportunities for research to MPhil and PhD level with the Health, Wellbeing and Education programme. 

The Sports Sciences programme from the Hungarian University of Sports Science stands as the only one of its kind in Hungary, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the exciting and diverse world of sport sciences.

The Clinical Studies programme from The University of Lancashire is designed to empower healthcare practitioners to drive change and innovation in their workplace by applying cutting-edge research to real-life practice.

The Population Health PhD programme at the University of Helsinki is multidisciplinary and includes a variety of scientific and methodological approaches.

Research in the Physical Activity for Health programme from the University of Strathclyde is focused on the development and testing of interventions that encourage people to participate in more physical activity and less sedentary behaviour throughout life.

In the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programme from Bournemouth University, we conduct research in areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work.