Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
Apply anytime.
Most PhD students start in October, so they move forward as one cohort, but you can start at any time of year.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 73
- IELTS: 6
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Health Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
Programme Overview
- We accept applications for postgraduate research study at any point throughout the year. You can study an MPhil over the course of one year or a PhD over the course of three years.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD) programme
- As part of the Physical Activity for Health PhD programme from the University of Strathclyde, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD).
- This certificate is designed to support you with your research and rewards you for things you'll do as a research student here.
It'll help you improve skills which are important to professional development and employability:
- the knowledge & intellectual abilities to conduct your research
- the personal qualities to succeed in your research & chosen career
- the standards, requirements & conduct of a professional researcher in your discipline
- working with others & communicating the impact of your research to a wide range of audiences
All you have to do is plan these activities alongside your doctorate, documenting and reflecting your journey to success along the way.
Programme Structure
Courses Include:
- Behaviour and behaviour change;
- Health effects;
- Globalisation and non-communicable disease (NCD);
- Measurement;
- Technology.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 73
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
General requirements
We look for a first or 2:1 UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a related discipline.
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts & certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if English isn't your first language
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area & topic to be investigated
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you) — Non-residents: 39,554 AUD / year ≈ 20,950 GBP / year
- Domestic (Applies to you) — Citizens or residents: 9,889 AUD / year ≈ 5,238 GBP / year
Living costs
Glasgow, United Kingdom: 1,171-1,911 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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