PhD Health and Social Care

At Sheffield Hallam University, tuition is 18,600 GBP per year.

Aspiring researchers who are driven to address complex, real-world challenges in health and social care will find a supportive and intellectually rigorous home within the Centre for Applied Health and Social Care Research (CARe). This programme is designed for those who wish to move beyond theoretical study to produce high-impact evidence that directly influences service user experience, clinical practice, and public health policy. You will become part of an internationally recognised research community, working alongside academics whose work is celebrated for its excellence and societal impact.

Research-Led Environment

You will benefit from a collaborative culture that prioritises co-design and patient involvement. Whether your interests lie in maternal health, cancer care, mental health, or the future of the workforce, you will receive expert supervision tailored to your specific project. Beyond your core research, you will engage in a robust training programme that includes:

• University-wide doctoral training sessions and specialist research workshops.
• Access to diverse seminar series provided by the Health Research Institute.
• Opportunities to present work at national and international conferences.
• Active participation in teaching and knowledge exchange activities.

The programme offers access to state-of-the-art facilities, including diagnostic imaging suites and clinical rehabilitation spaces, ensuring you have the technical infrastructure to conduct cutting-edge inquiry. By the time you graduate, you will have developed the high-level analytical and transferable skills necessary to lead in academic, clinical, or strategic health policy environments.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.