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Manchester Metropolitan University: PhD (by Dissertation) - Health, Psychology & Social Care
| Institution | Manchester Metropolitan University View institution profile |
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| Department | Health Professions |
| Web | www.mmu.ac.uk/international |
| courses@mmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0161 247 6969 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Course overview
This is the conventional route to gaining a PhD, where you are expected to create an original research proposal.
An advisory team supports you during your PhD study, providing regular feedback on your work and your progress.
Your research concludes with a thesis of approximately 80,000 words in length, which will be examined. You’ll be questioned on aspects of this work and you’ll have the opportunity to respond constructively in a viva voce exam.
Recent thesis topics include: triaging respiratory emergencies; the role of rehabilitation in improving short and long term outcomes for survivors of critical illness and dementia and cancer care.
Our research expertise across health and social care includes communication disability, developments in learning, teaching and professional practice, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Features and benefits
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You’ll create an original research proposal based on your work experience or interests.
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You can complete this route on a full-time (three years) or part-time (six years) basis, to fit with your work commitments.
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You’ll typically have a supervisory team, which includes a Director of Studies and either one or two additional supervisors.
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Research in our Faculty brings together internationally recognised and multidisciplinary researchers in six established Research Groups: Mental Health; Social and Cognitive Ageing; Global Perspectives, Marginalisation and Thriving Communities; Stress, Health and Performance; Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Communication Disability.
PhD with Integrated Study
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | You will normally have a UK Masters level qualification (or international equivalent) to enrol in the doctorate programme. Applicants must submit a research proposal, and provided that appropriate supervision is available, candidates will be invited to an interview. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally have a UK Masters level qualification (or international equivalent) to enrol in the doctorate programme. Applicants must submit a research proposal, and provided that appropriate supervision is available, candidates will be invited to an interview. |
| Location | Main Site Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH |
Manchester Metropolitan University (Manchester Met) is a historic and internationally recognised institution that dates back to 1824, known for the quality of its teaching and world leading research. The University has been named Modern University of the Year (The Times Good University Guide 2026).
Manchester is an exciting and vibrant city known worldwide for its music, sport, culture and creativity. Living and studying here means being part of a global city that opens doors to opportunity.
Manchester is home to a diverse community of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries. International students are offered comprehensive …
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