Study PhD in Healthcare and Community Transformation at Coventry University in the UK, School of Health and Care

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Research Centre for Healthcare and Community Transformation (HCT) offers remote learning via a structured PhD in Healthcare Sciences, leading to a Doctor of Philosophy awarded by Coventry University. This programme is ideal for educators, academics, clinical and care leaders, and researchers who want the flexibility of distance learning while developing cutting-edge healthcare research skills. This programme also offers: A structured route to completion: featuring seven portfolio submissions this approach is ideally suited for professionals in the healthcare industry who are pursuing further education alongside their career commitments. Online delivery, encompassing pre-recorded sessions, a curated selection of reading materials, asynchronous tasks for flexible engagement, and live seminars to facilitate community and learning. Outstanding support: benefit from our experienced supervisory teams to guide your research journey. Powerful network: collaborate with peers, professionals, and academics in the field, building a strong foundation for your research. Comprehensive skill development: become an effective researcher and communicator through workshops, conferences, and collaborative projects.

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Care

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,500.00 (US$ 21,309) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Application deadline

27/03/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Coventry (Main Campus)

Priory Street,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 5FB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,500.00 (US$ 21,309) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Coventry (Main Campus)

Priory Street,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV1 5FB, CENTRAL ENGLAND, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area with a minimum 60 percentage mark in the project element or equivalent with a minimum 60 percentage overall module average. In the event of a first degree classification of less than 2:1, a Masters Degree in a relevant subject area will be considered as an equivalent. The Masters must have been attained with minimum overall marks at merit level (60 percentage) (Or higher where stipulated against a specific opportunity). In addition, the dissertation or equivalent element in the Masters must also have been attained with a minimum mark of merit level (60 percentage).

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