PhD in Clinical Sciences and Nutrition

Clinical Sciences and Nutrition academics at the University of Chester have expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research and a number of recent studies have capitalised upon this strength by adopting a mixed methods approach.

All research students are supported by experienced teams of supervisors each led by a senior academic. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in a range of developmental activities to enhance their knowledge and research skills.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

• Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation
• Exercise and Nutrition Science
• Food Science
• Human Nutrition
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Public Health Nutrition
• Weight Management

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 91 (or new TOEFL iBT 4.5)
• PTE Academic: 62
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
• Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
• A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

• International: 37,173 AUD / year (approx. 19,822 GBP / year)
• Domestic: 9,823 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)

Part-time tuition fees

• UK: £2,619 / year
• International: £9,911 / year

Living costs

• Chester, United Kingdom: 1,238-2,138 AUD / month