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Health - PhD

Birmingham City University

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Birmingham City University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    City South Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Doctor of Philosophy or PhD is recognised worldwide and is often an essential requirement for those wishing to follow an academic or research career in health or social care.A PhD programme includes allocation to a bespoke supervisory team to advise and guide each student through all aspects of their study. In addition, each student has access to a wide range of learning opportunities within the Graduate School and the University as a whole.Our research degrees are not taught courses. Each student's research degree programme is personalised to match their interests to the research priorities, staff expertise and research facilities available.You will have access to dedicated research facilities and will be encouraged to publish in collaboration with your supervisors and to take part in research conferences.Employment OpportunitiesThe majority of students who enrol for a research degree complete their studies on a part-time basis while they are employed. The PhD award from Birmingham City University is a well established and valued professional qualification within the education sector. Typical careers include school management, working in further education or higher education or educational consultancy.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,120per year

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University information

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    103rd

  • Campus address

    City Centre Campus (The Curzon Building), 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

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BCU's facilities are world-class, staff have experience in every sector, and courses prepare you to tackle real-world challenges.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.
Live and study in an affordable multicultural city. BCU is a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from 120 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    90th out of 118 20

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    124 56%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    91st

    36

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    68th

    29

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