Overview
Programme Overview
- We accept applications for postgraduate research study at any point throughout the year. You can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a PhD over the course of three years.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD) programme
- As part of the Physical Activity for Health PhD programme from the University of Strathclyde, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD).
- This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.
It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:
- the knowledge & intellectual abilities to conduct your research
- the personal qualities to succeed in your research & chosen career
- the standards, requirements & conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline
- working with others & communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Behaviour and behaviour change;
- Health effects;
- Globalisation and non-communicable disease (NCD);
- Measurement;
- Technology.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
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Disciplines
Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 53 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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
We look for a first or 2:1 UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a related discipline.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts & certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area & topic to be investigated
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Tuition Fee
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International
16050 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16050 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
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 Physical Activity for Health.
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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