Applied Health Research

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

About this course

Develop the skills needed to contribute to research that tackles global health challenges by preventing illnesses and improving healthcare through community and hospital-based research and methodological innovations.

Work alongside renowned researchers to produce groundbreaking world-leading research, with the ultimate goal of improving human health and wellbeing.

Course highlights This programme will give you the quality research training you need to enable you to conduct independent investigative research in a range of research areas in Applied Health including:

  • Biostatistics, Evidence Synthesis and Test Evaluation

  • Child, Maternal and Lifestyle

  • Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Management

  • Health Economics

  • Health Informatics and Patient Reported Outcomes

  • Social Studies in Medicine

    By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to:

  • Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.

  • Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.

  • Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.

  • An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.

  • State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2223 Speech and language therapists
    2231 Midwifery nurses
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science

    Offered by

    University of Birmingham

    Birmingham

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