Study Healthcare Sciences PhD at Cardiff University in the UK, School of Healthcare Sciences

Healthcare Sciences PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Our research programme is structured to give you the opportunity to undertake original and independent research in the healthcare sciences. Applications are invited for PhD and MPhil study in areas which are congruent with the School’s three research themes. Please familiarise yourself with these themes, and in developing your application tailor your project proposal to clearly reflect an area of existing research activity and expertise as described here: Optimising well-being and the management of long-term conditions Optimising service delivery and organisation Optimising health through activity, lifestyles and technology Research degree supervisors in the School are aligned to research themes, and information about supervisor expertise and availability can be found under the 'Research' tab on this page. Many supervisors have healthcare professional backgrounds, including in: Adult Nursing Child Nursing Mental Health Nursing Radiography Radiotherapy Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy Midwifery Health Psychology Programme aims To undertake independent and original research in the healthcare sciences that will help inform, improve and influence healthcare across the globe.

Which department am I in?

School of Healthcare Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£38,200.00 (US$ 49,333) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Heath Park

University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park,

Cardiff,

CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£38,200.00 (US$ 49,333) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Heath Park

University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park,

Cardiff,

CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should normally hold a 2:1 degree or the equivalent in a field relevant to the particular project.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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