Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
- TOEFL® iBT: 87
- PTE Academic: 62
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Keele, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences
Overview
The Doctorate in Health Science (DHealthSci) at Keele University is a 4-8 year part-time course. In the first two years you would be required to attend the university for taught modules.
Features
- There are 5 modules in total, each of which is taught in 1-2 day blocks. Around this formal teaching, there are regular opportunities for face to face and e-mail support.
- In years 3 - 4 (and beyond where necessary) you would work under the guidance and support of a nominated supervisor to produce a 60,000 word thesis.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Theories and methods as a reflective practioner-researcher
- Theories and critical perspectives in Healthcare Practice
- Research methods and evaluation
- The Pilot Study
- Preparing and presenting a thesis proposal
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 87
- PTE Academic: 62
Other requirements
General requirements:
A candidate for the Degree of EdD should:
- Hold a current first level professional registration with a relevant regulatory body e.g Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), including those in educational or managerial roles.
- Have access to email and the internet for the e-supported parts of the programme.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 16,001 AUD / year (≈ 8,510 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 6,301 AUD / year (≈ 3,351 GBP / year)
Living costs
Keele, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health Science.
Available Scholarships
- Marshalls Scholarships — Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 29 Sep 2026, Merit-based, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (PGR) — Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Postgraduate Global Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Keele Alumni Discount — Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based, Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies — Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: Not specified, CIAPS
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified, FHE Health
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