Course location
This course is run by the Department of Health Sciences.
You will be based on Campus West where all of our facilities are housed.
We offer a Distance Learning (DL) option for this PhD programme on a full- or part-time basis if you are unable to live in York. We recognise that many students are unable to join us in person and as an institution that strives for equality, diversity and inclusivity we view the Distance Learning option of a PhD to be an essential component.
Our PhD (Distance Learning) programme allows you to benefit from the support and expertise of our world-class researchers at the University of York while conducting your training, learning and research in a way that suits your circumstances. Our department hosts a wide range of academic and research expertise across our research groups and can support PhDs in a wide range of topics, including humanitarian affairs and sustainability.
As part of the application process, we will ask for justification for taking the Distance Learning option and will then assess the feasibility for this research programme.
We have an excellent suite of services specifically for distance learning students including:
As part of the application process, we will ask for justification for taking the Distance Learning option and will then assess the feasibility.
Entry requirements
You will require a 2:1 or higher in a previous degree.
We would expect most applicants to have completed a master’s degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject by the time of starting their PhD study. Alternatively, applicants without a postgraduate degree may be considered if they have relevant professional or research experience.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of your ability.
Check your English language requirements
Applying
Before you apply, please ensure:
- You meet our minimum English language requirements.
- You meet our minimum academic requirements.
- You have a brief research proposal, which aligns with the research carried out in at least one of our research groups.
We would also strongly advise that you identify one or more potential supervisors in your chosen research group(s) whose interests and experience align with the topic of your research proposal. When we receive your online application, we will send it to the supervisors you have suggested and to other staff in your chosen research group. If the research group would like to take your application to the next stage, we will invite you to an interview.
Apply for the PhD
Apply for the PhD (Distance Learning)
Take a look at the supporting documents you may need for your application.
Find out more about how to apply.
We aim to be supportive of PhD applications from candidates who may not have a ‘traditional’ academic or research background. If you are unsure of whether you are eligible to apply or would like more advice on the application process, please get in touch with dohs-admissions@york.ac.uk and we will be happy to help.
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