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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Health Sciences

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,350Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PhD Health Sciences at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The programme is an opportunity to develop your research interests and skills in a centre of excellence for health, and within research groups building the international evidence base for health and healthcare. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methodology
Evidence Synthesis and Systematic Review
Health Policy and Implementation Science
Biostatistics and Data Analysis
Research Ethics and Governance
Qualitative Research Methods in Health
Translational Health Research
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,350

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£76,050

Home Student Fee

£5,181

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 — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,000£29,000
3 years£21,000£28,000£33,000
5 years£24,500£31,500£37,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of York

University of York offers Health Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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