Overview

The postgraduate research team within the School of Health and Social Care are committed to providing the best possible experience. Students are able to work alongside experienced academics who can help guide them through the research process and offer support on personal and professional development in order to maximise career opportunities on graduation.

Students are able to meet with and discuss their project with other research students both within the School and across the University. There are regular opportunities to attend research seminars hosted by the research groups within the School and wider College. The School also has close ties with the University’s central Doctoral School, which provides a wealth of training programmes for all research students and the chance to present work at the annual research showcase.

Career and Personal Development

Students of the Health and Social Care Research Opportunities programme from University of Lincoln may choose to continue to build their research skills by pursuing a research career in either the academic or non-academic sectors. A wide range of industries and organisations look to employ graduates with research and analytical skills and the ability to manage complex and large scale projects.

If you are already in employment, successfully gaining your PhD may open up new opportunities and routes to progression.

Programme Structure

Topics

Health economics

Healthcare workforce planning and development

Trauma, critical, and emergency care

Pre-hospital care

Mental health

Addiction

Hospital acquired infections

Health inequalities

Teaching and learning in health and social care

Nurse education

Public health and health promotion

Inter-professional education and multi-agency working

Sexual and reproductive health

Service evaluation, transformation and quality improvement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00

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More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Public Health Health Sciences View 62 other PhDs in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper Second Class honours degree or a Master's degree in a relevant subject.
However, in some cases we will consider applicants who do not have a Masters’ qualification but do have relevant experience. Those interested should contact the programme leader.

Tuition Fee

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International

17700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17700 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4830 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4830 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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