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PhD in Health and Psychology at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Spain, Barcelona

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) offers the PhD of Health and Psychology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Barcelona, Spain. Taught in English and completed over 3 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for health and psychology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 15, 2027.

About PhD in Health and Psychology

Overview The doctoral programme divided into 7 research lines which address the following topics: e-health; psychological aspects and tools; neuroscience and language disorders; nutrition and lifestyles; healthy work environments; community care and health; gender, health and sociocultural models. We have both experience and research projects in all these fields. Different thesis proposals are offered for each of the research lines.The Health and Psychology programme's overall goal at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is run by the UOC Doctoral School and is closely linked with the research experience of the faculty and research staff at the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences and the Internet Interdisciplinary Institute.Study planA personalized training plan will be set out for each student, based on prior knowledge and research abilities, particularly in research methodologies, and the student's research interests. This training plan may include the performance of bridging courses. It may also require students' participation in different activities included in the doctoral programme.The bridging courses are master's degree courses that are related with the doctoral programme, generally with a high degree of specificity, which may help students progress in their research. We recommend that students take them during the first year (first and second semesters). We have an extensive list to cover all students' needs. It is also possible to consider taking other courses (not included in the list) from similar programmes, if they are considered suitable. I want to find another Phd Course

The Health and Psychology programme's overall goal at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is to make sure students develop the competencies required to successfully carry out research in the fields of health and psychology.

Disciplines

Health SciencesPsychologyHuman Medicine

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Health and Psychology at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Other Requirements

1 A photocopy of their DNI, NIE or passport.A statement of interest in which the candidate makes a short presentation of their career and explains the candidate's specific reasons for applying to the programme (their motivations), a description of their research interests, as well as a brief research proposal and the links with the research group. A letter of endorsement that appears in the name of research that supports the personal doctoral project, as well as its intention to be your tutor.A curriculum that describes the programmes and master's degree or postgraduate courses the candidate has taken that are related to the research interests described in the statement of interest and, if applicable, a description of previous scientific output.An example of a recent academic paper (in Catalan, Spanish or English).Certificate of the level of English required by the doctoral programme.

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Health and Psychology at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

PhD in Health and Psychology at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)

Spain, Barcelona