Michelle Pyer
Associate Professor in Child & Family Wellbeing
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Health Sciences and Services MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works
Key Facts
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Duration
MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years, Part time 30 months - 5 years
PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years
PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years -
Level
PostgraduatePG PhD
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See Fees and Funding
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See Fees and Funding
Updated 10/12/2025
Updated 10/12/2025
Get in touch
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
The aim of our MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme is to equip the next generation of researchers. You will deliver a high-quality piece of independent research that contributes to our existing knowledge which may go on to inform healthcare policy and influence the practice and organisation of care providers. We host many postgraduate research students. They use a range of research methods and approaches within a range of health contexts both within the UK and elsewhere. You will be awarded a Level 8 qualification, which is the highest formal certification you may obtain in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, after successful defence of your final thesis. This will offer you with an excellent opportunity for career progression in a range of fields.
Key dates: Deadlines for applications for our next October intake is the 1 August and for our next March intake is the 11 December
Highlights
- Research degree candidates engage in original research, conducting studies that contribute to knowledge.
- They have the freedom to explore their research questions, design methodologies, collect and analyse data, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- This hands-on research experience is a hallmark of a research degree program.
- Research degree programs foster intellectual stimulation through engaging fieldwork, seminars, and discussions with faculty and peers. Students are exposed to a diverse range of theories, research methods, and empirical studies, challenging their thinking and broadening their perspectives.
- This course is unique to the University of Northampton.
Entry Requirements
You’re normally expected to have a first or upper second-class honours degree or Masters Degree from a UK university or international equivalent.
Your qualification should be in a subject area relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Individual consideration will be given to students with lower-level degrees or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience is required.
As part of the selection process, all qualified candidates will be expected to attend an interview.
All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:
- successful interview outcome.
- availability of suitable Research Supervision Support.
If you are applying for Research study, you will need to write a research proposal. Find out how to write a research proposal.
More detailed information about the research degrees is available on our Graduate school page.
If you’d like to join us as a research student, then please review the webpages below:
- browse our potential supervisors and propose your own research project.
- Find out how to apply for a MPhil/ PhD/ PhD by Published Works at the University of Northampton.
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component including writing. We will also consider equivalent English language qualifications.
We are unable to consider applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components from a test taken within the last two years
What You'll Learn
In this subject area, we particularly welcome applicants who wish to focus their research on the following:
- Nursing and allied health professions
- Public Health and health education
- Wellbeing and mental health
You can refine your technical abilities and develop your area of expertise through research degrees. You can specialise in a specific area of interest within your field thanks to them, allowing for in-depth investigation and comprehension. Candidates for research degrees perform unique research and studies that advance our body of knowledge. You will get general, discipline-based, and project-specific training while creating and setting up research projects so that you may perform your research work successfully and independently in the future. We encourage you to create connections with reputable academics, researchers, and industry experts. Conferences, seminars, and workshops provide opportunities to meet like-minded people, possible partners, and potential mentors.
A supervisory staff chosen for their knowledge and experience aids all students. To the extent feasible, your team will be active in your growth from the time you are hired until the time you graduate, offering you stability and consistency as your research advances. You may access the postgraduate research hot desk offices at our Waterside campus while you’re there, along with a wide range of library resources.
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees
- UK – Full Time: £5,700
- UK – Part Time: £2,845
- International – Full Time: £16,350
- International – Part Time: £7,640
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by means of Published Works
Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by means of published works.
- UK – Part Time: £3,600
- International – Part Time: £7,840
Please visit the funding page for more details on how to fund your study.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees
- UK – Full Time: £5,500
- UK – Part Time: £2,775
- International – Full Time: £15,950
- International – Part Time: £7,450
Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by means of Published Works.
Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by means of published works.
- UK – Part Time: £3,500
- International – Part Time: £7,650
Please visit the funding page for more details on how to fund your study.
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