Overview

We collaborate with colleagues from other faculties to draw on their expertise when needed and we work closely with BU's research institutes and centres, such as the Ageing & Dementia Research Centre, the Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health, the National Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work, the Nursing for Long Term Health Research Centre and the Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation, among others. We strongly encourage collaboration across specialisms, and a PhD provides an opportunity to work with supervisors from various backgrounds to deliver truly impactful research.

You will also be part of BU’s research community and have access to the suite of research, professional and personal training offered through the Doctoral College and your academic faculty.

Optional units to support learning: During your PhD you can make use of opportunities to undertake some of our MSc Health Research course units. These units have been designed to provide support developing the skills required to carry-out a research project. Content will be tailored to your research and activities can help towards developing your PhD project. Find out more in the 'Course details' section below.

Transferable skills and academia

A Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programme from Bournemouth University can be applied to roles in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business. You may alternatively consider a career in academia.

You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or enhance your skills in project management and analysis.

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Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Medical Sciences

Midwifery

Nursing

Nutrition

Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Sport & Exercise Therapy

Radiography & Medical Imaging

Social Sciences & Social Work

Sport & Exercise Sciences

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-16 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Health Sciences Liberal Arts View 123 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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

An Honours degree at 2:1 or higher and a relevant Master's degree.

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with 5.5 in each component or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK, ROI & CI: £4,712 per year (library-based and laboratory-based)
Int'l: £19,000 per year (library-based)

£21,000 per year (lab-based)
Fees for 2024/25 entry

Living costs for Bournemouth

700 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

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