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MPhil or PhD Health and Social Care

Why choose this course?

  • By studying for a PhD or MPhil you can gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the subject and then establish yourself as an expert in your area of interest.
  • You'll be supported throughout the duration of your studies by your allocated research supervisor.
  • There is the opportunity to study alongside other research students who come from a diverse range of backgrounds and countries, which can help to really enhance your learning experience.
  • We have research centres and groups looking into a range of topics which you can become involved in.
  • You have the option to study full or part time.
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Start date: You can enrol between August and May.

Course length: The MPhil is studied over two years. You can study the PhD for three years full time, or six years part time. The new route PhD is studied over four years.

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

About this course

Research is an important component of academic life. It plays a major role in supporting what we teach to our students, and directly helps organisations to solve real world issues.

You can undertake a negotiated programme of research leading to the award of either a Master of Philosophy degree or a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

These higher degrees are awarded in recognition of a successful period of research training normally culminating in the production of a thesis.

There are three routes to a higher degree:

MPhil

This is designed for graduates who want to gain a strong knowledge and understanding of the subject and then take the discipline forward through an approved programme of original research.

New Route PhD

The route is for recently qualified graduates with good honours degrees who are keen to progress immediately to a research experience in preparation for a career where the ability to undertake research will play a key role.

Traditional Route PhD

This route entails a programme of research which normally takes three years of full time study. You can also access it part time over a period of up to six years. The traditional route enables capable and qualified individuals to pursue an original research investigation into a chosen topic within a field of enquiry.

For further information on postgraduate research degrees, take a look at our Research Office website.

Entry requirements

New Route PhD

The New Route PhD is intended for recently qualified graduates with good honours degrees, who are keen to progress immediately to a research experience in their preparations for a career in which the ability to undertake research will play a key role.

MPhil/PhD

For MPhil/PhD programmes, we normally expect you to have a first or second class honours degree, a Masters degree from a UK University or qualifications that we consider to be equivalent.

The Faculty must also be satisfied that the candidate has the necessary command of the English language to undertake a research investigation.

Language requirements

The Faculty must also be satisfied that the candidate has the necessary command of the English language to undertake a research investigation. Copies of English language qualifications should be included where appropriate; please note that for research programmes a minimum of IELTS level of 7.0 or better is expected (Please note that English language certificates are only valid for two years).

International students

Find out about how to apply for a place on a research degree programme.

How to apply

Postgraduate research students can enrol at the University of Derby any time between August and May.

All enrolments are arranged by appointment once your application is successful. Please be aware that it can take between six and twelve weeks to consider a complete application.

Information for applicants

Fees and finance

Fees and finance

How you will learn

Supervision

We'll design an individual research programme to suit your topic, and you will regularly meet your supervisor for guidance and progress monitoring.

Anything else?

For more information please visit our Research website or contact us by email at researchoffice@derby.ac.uk

Careers and employability

You'll develop in-depth expertise in your chosen area which can lead to a real career progression either in business or in academia.

Contact details

Research Office

University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB
Telephone: +44 (01332) 591060
Email: researchoffice@derby.ac.uk

Where will I study?

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus