Overview

Use data to improve care and decision-making, and contribute to research helping health and care providers use information more wisely to save time, improve clinical accuracy and inform better standards of treatment alongside the Health Informatics course at University of Portsmouth.

Why choose this course?

Practice-informed expertise and connections

Learn from researchers with NHS IT experience, strong links with universities and professional bodies, and partnerships across global industry.

Expert support, every step

You’ll work closely with your supervisory team and have access to researcher training and development through the Doctoral College that will help you plan your project, sharpen your methods and build your researcher confidence.

Advanced technical strengths and facilities

Develop your work with expertise spanning mathematical and computer modelling, data analysis, AI, and VR/AR applications in health, and access specialist clinical and simulation facilities."

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Applied Health Informatics

We're researching the effective design and use of IT in health and social care to improve how practitioners communicate with patients and to promote patient wellbeing

Clinical Outcome Modelling

We're developing and evaluating mathematical and computer models, and collaborating with the NHS, to help make accurate healthcare predictions using health data science. Explore our clinical outcome modelling research.

Ambient Assisted Living

We're exploring the use of technology in people’s daily lives to promote independence and wellbeing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

The university accepts applications all year round, but it suggests applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Informatics View 7 other PhDs in Health Informatics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

91

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PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject.

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK

Part-time (incl. distance learning): £2,619/year

Int & EU

Full-time (incl. distance learning): £19,950/year;

Part-time (incl. distance learning): £9,975/year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

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