University of Bath · Part-time
Health, Wellbeing and Society
Explore lifestyle behaviours, such as nutrition, physical activity and substance use, and their impact on public health and risks for chronic diseases. This course is well-suited to those interested in exploring how theory, knowledge, concepts, methodology, an…
PhD6 yearsPart-time
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Health · Subjects allied to medicine
Explore lifestyle behaviours, such as nutrition, physical activity and substance use, and their impact on public health and risks for chronic diseases. This course is well-suited to those interested in exploring how theory, knowledge, concepts, methodology, and skills from various distinct disciplines can be integrated in a coordinated manner to coherently address important issues, problems and challenges to lifestyle behaviours and public health. This programme is only available through the Southwest Doctoral Training Partnership. Applications open from October each year and close around January. More information is available to Study as a South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) student at Bath You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September. Programme content Learning - Doctoral skills online - Doctoral skills workshop - Research project - Supervisory team Research content This pathway is supported by a unique integration of research groups that engage in the latest critical thinking on disease risk determinants. The groups' work spans: - disease risk determinants' impact lifespan (personal, socio-cultural, environmental, psychobiological) - behaviour change of individuals and societies - health inequalities - broader social, political and economic contexts in which research on health and wellbeing is carried out and applied in national and international policy-making - processes - strategies to enhance collaboration between academia, industry, and third sector organisations to successfully improve public health indicators Professional Development Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.
Getting in
As the university states it
At least a 2:1 degree in a social science subject, or an equivalent degree in another subject, together with substantial relevant work experience. - Underlying these conditions is a belief that students must bring a minimum combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience to the programme. Marginal cases are often dealt with at interview, and it is not uncommon for relatively inexperienced students to be asked to defer entry. Students may apply to the department’s MRes Health & Wellbeing prior to commencing a research degree. English Language requirements You will normally need one of the following: - IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components - The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element - TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course. If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
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