You can study a Master of Philosophy in a variety of areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well asÌýradiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation andÌýsocial work.
A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) can be a precursor to a PhD, giving you two years to delve into a subject that you are passionate about. Our staff within the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences have varied interests and specialisms, providing you with an opportunity to work with an expert in a field of research interest.
We collaborate with colleagues from other faculties to draw on their expertise when needed and we work closely with BU's research institutes and centres, such as the Ageing & Dementia Research Centre, the Centre for Midwifery, Maternal and Perinatal Health,Ìý³Ù³ó±ð National Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work, theÌýNursing for Long Term Health Research CentreÌýand the Institute of Medical Imaging & Visualisation among others.ÌýWe strongly encourage collaboration across specialisms, and a PhDÌýprovidesÌýan opportunity to work with supervisors from various backgrounds to deliver truly impactful research.
You will also be part of BU’s research community and have access to the suite of research, professional and personal training offered through theÌýDoctoral CollegeÌýand your academic faculty.Ìý
Book onto a PostgraduateÌýOpen DayÌýtoÌýmeet us andÌýfind out more.Ìý
Key information
Next start date:
April 2025, September 2025, January 2026
Location:
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Talbot & Lansdowne Campus
Duration:
18-36 months full-time or 36-72 months part-time
Entry requirements:
An Honours degree at 2:1 or higher and/or a relevant Master's degree.
If English is not your first language, you'll need IELTS 6.5Ìý(Academic)Ìýor above.ÌýFor more information check out ourÌý.