provides an opportunity to work with supervisors from various backgrounds to deliver truly impactful research.
You will also be part of BU's research community and have access to the suite of research, professional and personal training offered through the Doctoral College and your academic faculty.
Optional units to support learning: During your PhD you can make use of opportunities to undertake some of our MSc Health Research course units. These units have been designed to provide support developing the skills required to carry-out a research project. Content will be tailored to your research and activities can help towards developing your PhD project. Find out more in the 'Course details' section below.
Transferable skills and academia
A Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programme from Bournemouth University can be applied to roles in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business. You may alternatively consider a career in academia.
You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or enhance your skills in project management and analysis.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Medical Sciences
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Sport & Exercise Therapy
- Radiography & Medical Imaging
- Social Sciences & Social Work
- Sport & Exercise Sciences
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- An Honours degree at 2:1 or higher and a relevant Master's degree.
- If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with 5.5 in each component or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 37,760 AUD / year (≈ 20,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Citizens or residents: 9,181 AUD / year (≈ 4,863 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- UK, ROI & CI: £4,863 per year (library-based and laboratory-based)
- Int'l: £20,000 per year (library-based)
- £23,000 per year (lab-based)
Living costs
Bournemouth, United Kingdom — 1,322-1,888 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Faculty of Health and Social Sciences.
