Health Studies PhD

Our research has a truly international outlook and wide-ranging impacts on society, the economy, health and welfare, culture, public policy and the environment.<br/><br/>The School of Health Sciences commands a reputation for world-leading research and education, 96% of the School’s research was ranked as internationally excellent or world leading (REF 2021), with Times Higher Education ranking us joint 4th for research quality. The QS World University Rankings (2022) ranked the SoHS 25th in the world for nursing and 4th in the UK.<br/><br/>A PhD in Health Sciences allows you to extend your body of knowledge in the field of health sciences as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.<br/><br/>Our research is carried out in collaboration with clinical partners, global research centres and healthcare organisations. We have a dedicated Centre for Evidence Based Healthcare that works with our research groups and healthcare partners to provide methodological input, evidence synthesis and training.<br/><br/>We welcome all applications that strengthen the work of our research groups. Prior to submitting an application, please identify and contact a relevant supervisor. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/healthsciences/postgraduate/research-supervisors.aspx<br/><br/>Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic, talented and highly motivated individuals with a passion for research and for using research to make a difference. We are happy to support applications for competitive peer reviewed PhD fellowships e.g. NIHR, Wellcome Trust, Charitably funded etc<br/><br/>Subject variations:<br/><br/>A PhD in Physiotherapy allows you to extend your body of knowledge about an area of physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.<br/>A PhD in Midwifery allows you to extend your body of knowledge about the subject as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.<br/>A PhD in Nursing Studies allows you to extend your body of knowledge about an area of healthcare as you become a successful independent researcher within this field of study.<br/>For informal enquiries please contact please contact Dr Claire Diver, Director of Postgraduate Research.