Overview
About the programme
Key themes include the relationship between the body, health and identity; masculinities; reproductive decision making and cancer/chronic conditions; contraception and abortion; and the understanding of reproductive and sexual health across the life course.
All the research on Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health at The Open University UK is underpinned by a commitment to understanding, challenging and improving practice in reproductive and sexual health care.
Programme Structure
Potential research projects:- Disability, sexuality and reproduction
- Experiences of reproductive loss (to include abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death)
- Abortion discourses, decision-making and experiences
- Infant feeding, reproductive choice and control
- Sexuality, reproduction and living with long-term conditions
- Sexuality, reproduction and learning disability
- Reproductive decision making as a result of cancer or chronic conditions
- Sex, sexuality and sex work
- HIV and sexually transmitted infections
- LGBT health and wellbeing
- Maternity care, midwifery and reproduction
- Teenage pregnancy
- Contraception
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Application period: November to January
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Gender & Sexuality Studies Health Sciences View 242 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements
- Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an MA or research methods training at MA level (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Tuition Fee
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International
11958 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11958 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Milton Keynes
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
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