Overview

In the Health Studies programme from University of Plymouth, you will benefit from excellent research laboratories, supervised by professionally registered academic staff.

Key facts

This full time or part time doctoral programme is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject.

If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The research team carries out research in a range of areas associated with the professions of Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Paramedicine, Physiotherapy and Podiatry

You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies and will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.

Your PhD will be assessed via submission of a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 215 other PhDs in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

65

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must meet the entry criteria for a Faculty of Health research degree which are:

you'll usually need a 2:1 degree from a UK University or equivalent and an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component test area) or equivalent if you are a non-UK applicant

two satisfactory academic references

evidence of funding for the duration of your course.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

18750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18750 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

5005 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5005 GBP per year during 24 months.

Part-time:

National: £3,305 per year

International: £9,375 per year

Living costs for Plymouth

731 - 1387 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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