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Full time
4 years
APR
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Health Studies
Research
Why choose this programme
Work in partnership with healthcare providers, governments and businesses to address global healthcare priorities and generate evidence to underpin effective, compassionate and integrated healthcare
Join our team of researchers who have been conducting health-related research for over 30 years
Embrace a ‘patient focused’ philosophy, working to improve the delivery of healthcare nationally and internationally
Work alongside academic staff who are engaged in leading healthcare research, and whose work drives and reflects change in clinical practice.
What you will study
You’ll complete research into your chosen area of interest over a period of four years (full-time) or eight years (part-time).
Your first year will lay the foundation for your research project. You’ll work closely with your supervisors to review literature and develop your research proposal. You may start negotiating access for sites and settings for data collection or consider applying for ethical approval from us and the NHS.
During your second and third years, you’ll conduct fieldwork, collect your data and begin to analyse this. During your final year, you’ll continue to analyse your data and write up your findings, in preparation for your thesis submission.
Throughout your PhD, you’ll gain substantial subject expertise and an in-depth understanding of research methodology and design. You’ll also develop transferable skills in public speaking, drafting proposals and writing for publications.
For this course (per year)
£5,006
For this course (per year)
£23,900
Applicants are expected to hold a good honours degree (upper second) in an appropriate discipline, but prior experience in research or health and social care may be acceptable.
The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which represents over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity and places cultural inclusivity at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven university...more
Part time | 5 years | SEP-25
Part time | 5 years | SEP-25
Part time | 5 years | SEP-25