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PhD by Research (School of Health Sciences)

PhD by Research (School of Health Sciences)

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Full time | Robert Gordon University | 30 months | FEB-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

30 months

Start date

FEB-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Health Studies Problem Awareness / Counselling (For Teachers)

Course type

Research

Course Summary

RGU is committed to high quality, interdisciplinary, and internationally recognised research that impacts real-world challenges. Our research degree titles reflect the broad expertise of our academic staff, with whom you can discuss how to shape these ideas into doctoral research that reflects your interests and ambitions.

A doctoral research project is a big commitment. However, you will be highly supported by our dedicated Graduate School, with subject expertise from your supervisory team, and by a welcoming international community of over 300 doctoral students.

This course covers the following research topics:

  • Autoregulation of resistance exercise therapy in the management of tendinopathy
  • Autoregulation of sprint interval training
  • Developing periodized programs for sprint interval training
  • Exploring exercise for tendinopathy
  • Exploring gait analysis following total knee arthroplasty
  • Peer support for chronic pain
  • The role of B-vitamins in vascular health
  • The use of Bayesian modelling in strength and conditioning

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

To be confirmed

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,450

Entry requirements

Normal entry requirements are a Master's degree or first or upper second class honours degree in the relevant subject discipline from a UK or overseas University, or degree equivalent qualification, subject to the approval of Robert Gordon University. Applicants holding qualifications other than those above shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the proposed research programme.