Program Overview

PhD Human Sciences

Overview

As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic and postgraduate community in the School of Applied and Health Sciences. A PhD Human Sciences can be undertaken in the following areas;

• Sports Science
• Food Science (with the National Bakery School)
• Forensic Science
• Biomedicine / Pharmaceutical Sciences

A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.

Human Performance Centre

The Human Performance Centre acts as a research and enterprise hub for sport, exercise and nutrition sciences.

Mode and Duration

• Full-time: 3 years
• Part-time: 5 years
• Distance learning: 6 years

Start Date

• January; February; March; April; May; June; July; August; September; October; November

Application Code

• Full-time: 9014
• Part-time: 9034
• Distance learning: 9069

Application Method

• Direct to LSBU

Entry Level Requirements

• UK Qualifications:
  • A good honours degree (2:2 and above)
  • A relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level
• International Qualifications:
  • Equivalent qualifications from your home country
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level

Academic Technology Approval Scheme

• If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you may need to apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for clearance from the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) in order to study this course.

Fees

• UK: £5010 (full-time), £3006 (part-time)
• International: £17600 (full-time), £10560 (part-time)

Bench Fees

• Sports Science: £1,800 per annum
• Food Science: £1,500 per annum
• Forensic Science: £1,800 per annum
• Biomedicine / Pharmaceutical Sciences: £4,000 per annum

Research Skills Development

• All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development programme aimed at developing transferable skills in addition to those employed in carrying out research.
• Training in research methods is available through frequent research seminars.

Transferable Skills

• A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills, including self-discipline, clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others' work into something constructive of your own.

Attending Conferences

• Research students are often sponsored to attend national and international conferences and to meet leading scientists in their fields and to present their research findings.

Careers

• A research degree will equip you with many transferable skills, making you suitable for a wide range of careers.
• The Employability Service at LSBU can help you find a job or start your own business.
• The Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.