Health Sciences (PhD)
University of Southampton · Southampton, United Kingdom
About this programme
A PhD in Health Sciences at the University of Southampton, designed for nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, and social scientists, embedding students in research groups to conduct in-depth clinical research supported by expert academics. Available full-time (2–4 years) or part-time (3–7 years), in person or by distance learning.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Tuition
- £27,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (8)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Social Impact ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Colt Foundation FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 9 April 2026; check official website for next cycle
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Horizon Europe Fee WaiverPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)
- Presidential BursariesPartial funding · On PhD application (annual)