151 PhD programmes in Health Sciences in England, United Kingdom

The Health Professions programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University develops advanced expertise in rehabilitation, movement science, clinical outcomes, and health research methodologies, preparing researchers to generate evidence that improves health, wellbeing, and healthcare practice across diverse populations.

This Sport and Health Sciences MPhil/PhD/MSc by Res programme from The University of Exeter has a long-standing and international reputation for leading research in the field. Our world-renowned academics are recognised for their groundbreaking and innovative work within the academic community, and are also highly sought after by leading sports professionals and teams. 

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. 

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

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.

The PhD in Nursing Studies offered at University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research into the principles and practice of nursing.

Through a combination of individually tutored modules and your own research, you develop your academic and professional knowledge and acquire a range of advanced research skills. The professional doctorate programme culminates with the submission of your doctoral thesis or portfolio on a topic that advances your area of professional knowledge or practice.

The Applied Health Research programme from University of Kent offers research supervision across a broad range of topics. We are especially interested in applications that include proposals that will contribute to knowledge and practice within the field of Applied Health Research.

Further your development as an expert health practitioner or researcher with the Professional Doctorate in Health course at the University of Bath.

The PhD in Inflammation Sciences programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Inflammation Sciences.

Undertake biomedical, clinical or health services PhD research to address key healthcare challenges with this MRC DTP PhD Programme at The University of Manchester.

This Translational Health Sciences doctoral degree at the University of Oxford is in the social science of healthcare innovation and knowledge translation. 

The PhD Gastroenterology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Gastroenterology.

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Health Services Research is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

Business Administration Healthcare Leadership at Middlesex University is for senior leaders in the NHS and healthcare organisations who can influence practice and policy, and/or, lead meaningful change in their organisations through research which they conduct.

The Health and Life Sciences programme offered by Coventry University investigates biological, biomedical, clinical, and biotechnological processes to advance understanding of human health, disease, and healthcare innovation.

The Maternal and Child Health and Midwifery PhD programme at City St George's, University of London enables you to develop new research in collaboration with expert international researchers and professional and community stakeholders. Close links with our health service and policy partners help to rapidly transform your research into policy, practice and education.

The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing (PHeW) research strand at The Open University UK is a theoretically and methodologically diverse group with a focus on practices of health and wellbeing.

Explore lifestyle behaviours, such as nutrition, physical activity and substance use, and their impact on public health and risks for chronic diseases with this Health, Wellbeing and Society course at the University of Bath.