School of Health and Society University of Salford

Overview

School of Health and Society at University of Salford will be guided by our experienced academic supervisors and supported by a team dedicated to Postgraduate Support - all committed to your success.

As a PhD student you will join our vibrant and diverse research community in the School of Health and Society. Our academic staff are recognised experts working across a range of research projects making real transformations to society, industry, and the professions. Your PhD will be guided by our experienced academic supervisors and supported by a team dedicated to Postgraduate Support - all committed to your success.

Your PhD will align with one of our three Research Centres The Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR), The Centre for Human Movement and Rehabilitation (CHMR), The Centre for Research on Inclusive Society (CRIS). In being a part of these networks of research from day one of your research journey, you’ll encounter opportunities to collaborate with peers and leading academics in your field of study, hear about and participate in research events and potential sources of funding.

• Be supported by leading academics to conduct high quality research which makes an original contribution to knowledge in your field of study
• Be supervised by leading experts in your field of study
• Develop research skills that are transferable to a range of employment settings

• Be part of a thriving PGR community

Future careers

Data suggests that PhD students are very employable, with the majority finding work or going on to further training (such as a 'PostDoc') after graduation. 92% of doctoral students graduating in 2020 were in employment 9 months after graduation (HEA, 2022). During your time studying at Salford you will develop a plethora of transferable skills for a thriving post-doctoral career.

This qualification is designed to enhance career prospects. Increasingly, employers are looking for flexible and creative key staff receptive to innovation. There is much published evidence demonstrating that PhD study enhances personal development, stronger professional self-worth and confidence and improves career prospects and job satisfaction. Our graduates go on to have successful careers both in academia and industry.