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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Social and Behavioural Sciences in Medicine

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,250Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PhD Social and Behavioural Sciences in Medicine at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The PhD in Social and Behavioural Science in Medicine provides research training in core concepts and theories in the social and behavioural disciplines within medicine and healthcare. The programme offers training in areas of social and behavioural science that address these issues within a national and international framework. We welcome applications from applicants interested in pursuing research into current issues in the sociological and psychological aspects of medicine. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Social Sciences
Advanced Health Psychology
Sociology of Medicine and Healthcare
Behavioural Science Theory and Application
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Health Research
Critical Appraisal of Medical Literature
Doctoral Research Project and Supervision
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

£24,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£72,750

Home Student Fee

£5,006

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£31,500
3 years£22,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£32,500£40,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-06 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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
91%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-06 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.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

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

Lancaster University offers Social and Behavioural Sciences in Medicine as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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