# Doctoral College

**Source**: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-research/phd-health-part-time/
**Parent**: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-research/dhealth-doctor-of-health-part-time/

# Health PhD

## Most students complete this programme in 6 to 8 years part-time

[Apply now](https://samis.bath.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=RDUHL-PP01&code2=0016)

Further your knowledge of key topics that impact people's health, wellbeing and performance.

This course gives you the opportunity to undertake original, extensive research under expert supervision.

Our wide-reaching research covers areas like public health, pain, sporting performance and injury prevention, nutrition and metabolism, and tobacco control.

Read more about the [Department for Health’s Centres and Groups](https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/department-for-health-research-centres-and-groups/).

See what some of [our current students are researching](https://www.bath.ac.uk/case-studies/?f.Department+or+group%7CX=Department+for+Health)

[Department of Health](https://www.bath.ac.uk/departments/department-for-health/)

You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September.

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Your academic progress and general welfare will be monitored by your supervisor.

1. Registration
2. Induction
3. Candidature
4. Confirmation
5. Research
6. Writing up
7. Give notice of intention to submit a thesis / portfolio
8. Submission for examination
9. Examination (Viva Voce)
10. Examiners report
11. Final submission of thesis / portfolio
12. Graduation

- Doctoral skills online
- Doctoral skills workshop
- Research project
- Supervisory team

Our Department produces high-quality research with a strong focus on application and real-world implication. You can study any topic in which we have [research expertise](https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/department-for-health-research/). Details of research staff expertise and interests are available on [individual staff pages](https://www.bath.ac.uk/teams/department-for-health-academic-staff/), as well as on our current [research students](https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/organisations/department-for-health/persons/) page.

Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our MyDoctoralDevelopment workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.

[Read more about professional development support](https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/professional-development-for-doctoral-students/)

- Thesis
- Viva Voce

You will be expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of your chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis.

The final stage of the PhD degree is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.

## Academic requirements

- First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.
- A Masters degree or appropriate research training is also desirable. We consider applicants without Masters or appropriate research training on a case by case basis. We might require applicants to satisfactorily complete one of our Masters programmes, or to attend some/all of the units of our MRes programmes while undertaking the MPhil or PhD programme.

## English Language requirements

You will normally need one of the following:

- IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
- The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
- TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a [pre-sessional course](http://www.bath.ac.uk/professional-services/pre-sessional-programme/) to reach the required level.

## References

Two references are required. At least one of these should be an academic reference.

## Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

[Learn how we decide fee status](http://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/understanding-your-tuition-fee-status/)

Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.
If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

[Find out more about student fees](https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/)

## How to pay

### Funding options

[Find funding for Doctoral Research](https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/find-funding-for-doctoral-research/)

### Payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.

[Paying your tuition fees](https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/paying-your-tuition-fees/)

- Programme title

  Health PhD
- Final award

  PhD
- Mode of study

  Part-time
- Course code

  RHXX-APM43
- Department

  [Department for Health](https://www.bath.ac.uk/departments/department-for-health/) as part of the [ESRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) in economic and social science](https://www.swdtp.ac.uk/)
- Location

  [University of Bath](https://www.bath.ac.uk)\
   Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY
- Application deadline

  3 months prior to the intended start date (for international applicants) or 2 months prior to the intended start date (for home applicants). For example, for an end of September start, the deadline is 30 June (international) and 31 July (home).
- Regulator

  [The Office for Students (OfS)](https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/)

## Applicant profile

See our guide about [how to apply for doctoral study](https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/how-to-apply-for-doctoral-study/)

## Immigration requirements

If you are an international student, you can [find out more about the visa requirements for studying in the UK](https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/visas).

For additional support please contact the [Student Immigration Service](https://www.bath.ac.uk/professional-services/student-immigration-service/) for matters related to student visas and immigration.

Apply for this programme

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