About Health Research Phd in Lancaster University
Applications are welcomed for PhD study, full-time (three years) or part-time (four to seven years), in any of our main research areas. These include ageing, dementia, health economics, mental health, organisation and health, palliative care, and inequalities in health.
As a research student, you will be directly involved in the research of Lancaster University’s Division of Health Research. You will receive specialised supervision and research training relevant to your research topic and methodology from world leading, research-active supervisors. You will enjoy the autonomy to pursue an independent research project whilst acquiring a substantial body of knowledge, placing yourself at the forefront of an academic discipline.
You will be encouraged to take part in a range of generic courses to introduce you to research methods but also choose courses which you identify as particularly relevant to your studies.
You will also be encouraged to attend and present at conferences both within the UK and overseas; recent students have attended conferences in the USA and Australia as well as mainland Europe.
We particularly encourage applications from students wishing to pursue Doctoral Fellowship applications from a variety of UK funders.
Entry Requirements
- Bachelor's degree at least 3 years in length with at least 60% overall, with at least 55% in each year (year 2 onwards)
English language requirements
- IELTS :an overall score of at least 7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element
- TOEFL IBT: an overall score of at least 94, with a minimum of 19 in reading, 19 in listening, 19 in speaking and 22 in writing
- PTE: With a score of at least 65 and a minimum of 50 in each component of the test
Lancaster University Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Location |
Lancaster, English |
| Establishment Year |
1964 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Mode of Program |
Full time/ Online |
| On campus accommodation |
Available |
| No. of campuses |
1 |
| No. of international students |
3000+ |
| No. of faculties |
4 |
Lancaster University Cost of Attendance
- The cost of attendance for international students at Lancaster University differs from that of EU students.
- The tuition fees for programs under different faculties are different.
- The estimated cost of attendance has been tabulated below:
| Item |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
| Undergraduate |
| Arts and Social Science |
18,700 |
| Management |
19,474 |
| Science and Technology |
22,550 |
| Accounting and Finance |
20,865 |
| MBChB |
34,700 |
| Graduate |
| Tuition fee* |
18,800 – 33,000 |
| Cost of Living |
| Food |
2,250 |
| Books and stationery |
750 |
| Accommodation |
5,478-7,199.5 |
| Leisure/TV license |
155-1000 |
| Transportation |
350-600 |
| Telephone |
500 |
| Laundry |
250 |
