Faculty of Science

Postgraduate Opportunities

PhD Opportunities

SHSSW currently has PhD/MRes fees only bursaries available.

Further information is available here.

Post-graduate Study

There are a wide range of postgraduate opportunities available in conjunction with the School of Health Sciences and Social Work.  For more information visit the Postgraduate pages.

Professional Doctorates

The Professional Doctorates in Health and Social Care part-time courses are aimed at those employed in a relevant field and interested in practice-based research and practice development. The School of Health Sciences and Social Work supports students from many health and social care backgrounds in their Professional Doctorate studies. 

Specific information on the Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care Disciplines is available and more general information can be found on the Professional Doctorate pages.

Research Degrees

Research degree opportunities within the School of Health Sciences and Social Work include full or part-time PhDs, MPhil and Medical Doctorates (MD).  Examples of the areas of research currently undertaken and that can be supported can be found on the Research and Knowledge Services pages.

Further information on research degrees at the University of Portsmouth can be found on the Postgraduate pages. There are currently opportunities for fees only bursaries. See FindaPhD for more by clicking here.

MRes Science

The Master of Research (MRes) Science course is a postgraduate course that will provide applicants with an excellent opportunity to focus their research interests on one or two areas of science whilst also giving them the opportunity to work towards being able to translate their learning into research related outputs (e.g. submission for a peer-reviewed publication, peer reviewed research / knowledge transfer grant application, presentations).

The MRes Science can be studied either full time or part time and will enable students to develop a wide variety of skills, experience, and competence throughout their studies. The MRes will provide a thorough grounding should students consider moving towards Doctoral (PhD) studies, or pursue research related activities as a career. The course is taught within the Faculty of Science which engages in leading edge research in a variety of areas that include staff from the Schools of Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences and Social Work, Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, and Departments of Geography, Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science, run in conjunction with the University Graduate School.

MSc Social Work

If you have a first degree in a related area and are considering a career in Social Work, our MSc Social Work leads to eligibility to apply for registration as a Social Worker with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). More information can be found on the MSc Social Work information pages.