Overview
Your research 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.
MD
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.
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Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects, or submit your own research idea.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
April, February, October
Language
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Disciplines
Social Work Health Sciences View 67 other PhDs in Social Work in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or a master's degree in an appropriate subject. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
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Living costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health and Care Professions.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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