Health Services Research  -Doctor of Philosophy

    Health Services Research -Doctor of Philosophy

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 19,268 / Year
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

    Health Services Research -Doctor of Philosophy

    About

    The aim of our programme is to equip the next generation of researchers. You will deliver high quality research that will inform healthcare policy and influence the practice and organisation of care providers.

    We host a large number of postgraduate research students. They use a range of research methods and approaches within a range of health contexts both within the UK and elsewhere.

    The Department of Health Services Research and Management's specialist areas include:

    • Public health
    • Health policy
    • Global health
    • Technology-enabled care
    • Health economics.

    As a research student, you will have the flexibility to tailor your studies to achieve your research objectives. You will have access to a range of modules covering various research methodologies and key concepts relevant to health services research.

    You will become part of our academic community, where we will offer excellent supervisory support and a stimulating research environment to enable you to learn new skills and maximise your potential.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Entry requirements vary by subject area. Applicants should approach academic staff working in their area of interest to discuss their proposal ahead of submitting an application. Applicants should normally hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.

    Where the applicant's academic profile shows no evidence of training in research methods, it will normally be recommended that students first complete an MSc or MRes programme to prepare them for MPhil/PhD studies.

    Substantial employment or research experience may be considered for some subject areas alongside or in place of academic qualifications.

    English requirements

    For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of at least 7 (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing) is required.

    For more information see our English language proficiency requirements at City.

    Visa requirements

    If you are not from the European Economic Area / Switzerland and you are coming to study in the UK, you may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study.

    The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

    • Students on courses of more than six months
    • Students on courses of less than six months
    • Students on a pre-sessional English language course.

    For more information see our main Visa page.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,268 / year

    Health Services Research -Doctor of Philosophy

    City, University of London

    City, University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London