188 PhD programmes in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

The Health, Wellbeing and Society programme from University of Bristol is linked to the interdisciplinary South West doctoral pathway of the same name.

This Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions project at University of Dundee would be suitable for those with a background in health sciences or social sciences.

The Department of Population Health Sciences is part of Bristol Medical School. Staff in the department participate in extensive national and international research collaborations and provide health policy advice for government organisations and international bodies. University of Bristol offers the Population Health Sciences programme. 

The Medicine programme of Cardiff University offers research degrees in the medical disciplines such as cancer, immunology, infection, immunity, neurosciences, mental health, population medicine and medical education.

Are you looking to become a pioneer who can shape policy and practice in your profession? This Health, Education and Society programme at Northumbria University will facilitate your personal career development, helping you become a leader in your field.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Applied Health Sciences programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

The Medical Sciences programme from University of York will give you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.

Study for a Health and Social Care higher degree by research in Sheffield Hallam University's Research Centre which undertakes world-class, multidisciplinary applied health and social care research that has real-world impact. 

This Exercise, Nutrition and Health programme from University of Bristol equips students with the skills and experience to apply research methods and the tools to critically examine some of the most pressing contemporary issues and problems being experienced in physical activity and/or nutrition research, practice and/or policy.

The Health Sciences (Integrated) programme delivered at Brunel University of London is a dynamic and cutting edge area of study. Our academics are research active and internationally renowned in their own specialist fields of public health, health promotion, health and social care and the social context of health and wellbeing. 

The Digital Health and Care programme offered by University of Bristol will provide you with a unique foundation in the rapidly-moving field of digital health.

The School of Healthcare Sciences from Cardiff University research programme in Healthcare Sciences, is structured to give you the opportunity to undertake original and independent research in the healthcare sciences.

Researchers in the Welfare, Health and Wellbeing degree delivered by Brunel University of London are work in the UK and internationally to improve knowledge of the social processes that contribute to people’s welfare, health and wellbeing. 

The Surfaces for the elimination of Clostridiodes Difficile Spores course at Aston University will provide all the support and facilities you will need to develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field.  You will be welcomed into a supportive community with a shared enthusiasm for original research, where diversity and multidisciplinary is championed.

The Medical Sciences programme from University of York gives you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project which will lead to an original contribution to knowledge. 

The School of Health Sciences (SHS) strives to transform lives through applied health research, within a vibrant research community within our school and the wider university. This PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences is offered at the University of Dundee.

This Health Sciences PhD at the University of Surrey will let you work in partnership with healthcare providers, governments and businesses to address global healthcare priorities and generate evidence to underpin effective, compassionate and integrated healthcare.

Structural Biophysics programme offered at Cardiff University is a research area in which you can focus your studies within our PhD programme in Vision Sciences.

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 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.