Overview
Health Policy and Governance research at Keele University includes comparative and international health studies, studies of the health policy making and implementation process and public health policy (especially multi-sectoral and multi-organisational collaboration to address health inequalities).
Features
- Applied governance includes different structures, institutions and incentives geared to reforming health services and to monitoring quality.
- Health services management includes work on managed clinical networks, partnerships and institutional change, patient, public and community involvement, and action research.
Programme Structure
Research
- Health policy and health sector reform
- Health services organisation and management
- Public sector comparative studies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
PTE Academic: 62
Other requirements
General requirements
- PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
- A research proposal – guidance can be found here Project proposal
- At least one academic reference
- A copy of your passport
- Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications.
- A copy of your visa (if you have one)
- Evidence of English language level (if English is not your first language and you have such evidence).
- Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Keele, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences, Public Policy
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. Applies to you. Non-residents: 31,671 AUD / year (≈ 16,844 GBP / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students. Applies to you. Citizens or residents: 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 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.