WHAT IS HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PHD?
Read morePostgraduate researchers complete research modules delivered by academics from across the university. These modules provide key transferable skills and equip postgraduate researchers with the knowledge, understanding and tools to progress into and beyond your research degree and into influential positions within academia, industry and consultancy.
We offer a wide range of training and support designed to meet your specific needs. The emphasis is on enhancing skills critical to developing early-career researchers and professionals. These cover areas relating to effective communication, disseminating research findings or project management skills.
The PhD/MSc Research programmes enable you to undertake a research project that will improve your understanding of health and social care. They provide students the opportunity to work with internationally-renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people’s lives and in health and social care.
We welcome students from all health and social care and related disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas. A range of services, information and support are available to make your time at university as easy as possible and our outstanding student support teams offer 1-to-1, confidential advice whenever you need it.
Attending a postgraduate open event is a great way to find out more about what postgraduate research at UoG is like.
STUDY STYLE
You’ll study full-time, or part-time if you are engaged in full-time employment at senior levels of practice, education or leadership. As a part-time student you may be engaged in challenging roles, often studying against a backdrop of organisational change and uncertainty.
Once you’ve successfully completed your research modules, you’ll work with your supervisors to develop your understanding of your project theme and research approach. You’ll work towards ethical and project approval before moving into research activity including data collection and analysis.
Publication during your studies supported by your supervisory team is a great way to disseminate your knowledge and development as a researcher.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- MA or MSc by Research/MRes
At least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
- PhD
A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
- Applications from a range of diverse backgrounds
We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement.
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 writing, 5.5 all other components)
EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent.
- Research proposal
Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
Please note; we’re unable to process applications without a proposal for the School’s consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.

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