Allied Health and Social Care PhD
24 monthsProgramme duration
16,700 GBPTuition Fee/year
02 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, Apr, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Make a substantial contribution to knowledge in your specialty, in the shape of published research. Work in an inspiring multidisciplinary setting that reflects latest trends in the field.
Our group encompasses researchers and PhD research students from various backgrounds in medical science and with many different academic interests.
Our faculty's interests cover the following areas:
Our research in Allied Health and Vision and Eye has been recognised as world leading with our expertise in practitioner, user and care involvement in research. Established, world-leading academics, as well as clinical specialists, are available to supervise and support your PhD programme, which can be tailored to provide a variety of qualifications.
The sheer breadth of activity here creates an inspiring environment, as well as the opportunity to share ideas with professionals, including clinicians, from many sectors.
High-quality research and professional training will be key aspects of your PhD programme and we’ve many partners, including hospitals and research institutes who can help with your research.
Our group encompasses researchers and PhD research students from various backgrounds in medical science and with many different academic interests.
Our faculty's interests cover the following areas:
- Anglia Ruskin Centre for Circulatory Health
- Biomedical Technology Research Centre
- Drug Discovery Group
- Medical Engineering Research Group*
- Medical Device and Technology Research Group
- Molecular Diagnostics Research Unit
- Pharmaceutical Research Group
- Centre for Health Services Research
- Access to Healthcare
- Evidence Synthesis
- Health Economy
- Innovation and Delivery
- Paramedicine Research Group
- Public Health
- Systems Innovations
- Clinical Trials Unit
- St Andrews Anglia Ruskin Burns and Plastic Surgery Research Unit (STAAR)
- Neuroscience and Vascular Simulation
- Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI)
Our research in Allied Health and Vision and Eye has been recognised as world leading with our expertise in practitioner, user and care involvement in research. Established, world-leading academics, as well as clinical specialists, are available to supervise and support your PhD programme, which can be tailored to provide a variety of qualifications.
The sheer breadth of activity here creates an inspiring environment, as well as the opportunity to share ideas with professionals, including clinicians, from many sectors.
High-quality research and professional training will be key aspects of your PhD programme and we’ve many partners, including hospitals and research institutes who can help with your research.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Make a substantial contribution to knowledge in your specialty, in the shape of published research. Work in an inspiring multidisciplinary setting that reflects latest trends in the field.
Our group encompasses researchers and PhD research students from various backgrounds in medical science and with many different academic interests.
Our faculty's interests cover the following areas:
Our research in Allied Health and Vision and Eye has been recognised as world leading with our expertise in practitioner, user and care involvement in research. Established, world-leading academics, as well as clinical specialists, are available to supervise and support your PhD programme, which can be tailored to provide a variety of qualifications.
The sheer breadth of activity here creates an inspiring environment, as well as the opportunity to share ideas with professionals, including clinicians, from many sectors.
High-quality research and professional training will be key aspects of your PhD programme and we’ve many partners, including hospitals and research institutes who can help with your research.
Our group encompasses researchers and PhD research students from various backgrounds in medical science and with many different academic interests.
Our faculty's interests cover the following areas:
- Anglia Ruskin Centre for Circulatory Health
- Biomedical Technology Research Centre
- Drug Discovery Group
- Medical Engineering Research Group*
- Medical Device and Technology Research Group
- Molecular Diagnostics Research Unit
- Pharmaceutical Research Group
- Centre for Health Services Research
- Access to Healthcare
- Evidence Synthesis
- Health Economy
- Innovation and Delivery
- Paramedicine Research Group
- Public Health
- Systems Innovations
- Clinical Trials Unit
- St Andrews Anglia Ruskin Burns and Plastic Surgery Research Unit (STAAR)
- Neuroscience and Vascular Simulation
- Vision and Eye Research Institute (VERI)
Our research in Allied Health and Vision and Eye has been recognised as world leading with our expertise in practitioner, user and care involvement in research. Established, world-leading academics, as well as clinical specialists, are available to supervise and support your PhD programme, which can be tailored to provide a variety of qualifications.
The sheer breadth of activity here creates an inspiring environment, as well as the opportunity to share ideas with professionals, including clinicians, from many sectors.
High-quality research and professional training will be key aspects of your PhD programme and we’ve many partners, including hospitals and research institutes who can help with your research.
Admission Requirements
88+
61+
120+
176+
6.5+
MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelor degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.
PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request.
If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.
PhD: You’ll need a Master degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request.
If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.
02 Jul 2026
2 Years
Jan
Apr
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,005 GBP
International
16,700 GBP
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