Applied Health Research

University of Birmingham

Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

Applied Health Research PhD is an undergraduate degree at University of Birmingham, based in Birmingham, taught full-time over 3 years.

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Birmingham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science