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Population Health Sciences PhD/MD/MPhil - Mental Health, Ageing, Public Health and Primary Care

Population Health Sciences PhD/MD/MPhil - Mental Health, Ageing, Public Health and Primary Care

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Full time | University of Leicester | 3 years | JAN-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Primary Health Care People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work Health Promotion Age Studies Caring Skills (Specialist)

Course type

Research

Course Summary

The School of Health Sciences offers supervision for the degrees of: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-time; Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-time.

We also offer supervision for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).

PhD description

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).

A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,786

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,650

Entry requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.

University information

The University of Leicester, established in 1921, is celebrated for its pioneering research and inspiring teaching. Known for transformative discoveries like genetic fingerprinting and the identification of King Richard III, Leicester has earned a reputation for innovation and impact. With over 60 years of leadership in space research, the university has contributed more than 90 instruments to international space missions, including equipment on...more