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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Health Research

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD Health Research at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Applications are welcomed for PhD study, full-time (three years) or part-time (four to seven years), in any of our main research areas. These include ageing, dementia, health economics, mental health, organisation and health, palliative care, and inequalities in health. As a research student, you will be directly involved in the research of Lancaster University’s Division of Health Research. International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £2,619 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Health
Critical Appraisal and Evidence Synthesis
Health Research Design and Implementation
Research Ethics and Governance
Qualitative Research Methodologies
Quantitative Analysis and Statistics
Academic Writing and Publication
Doctoral Supervision and Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,714

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working
15%Work & Study
61%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

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Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

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