phd at salford university

Doctoral School. Become world-class.

Doctoral school.

Becoming a world-class researcher is challenging yet rewarding. It takes dedication, hard work and a lot of support.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a current or prospective research degree candidate, our Doctoral School is here to provide that support.

It's an exciting time for research at the University of Salford.  

As part of our vibrant and diverse research community, you’ll be guided by our experienced academic supervisors and helped by a team of highly trained administrators, researcher developers and managers - all focused on enabling your success.

Because we understand that your research journey is as unique as you are, we tailor our training and development opportunities to your needs, helping you become the best researcher that you can be. We are always thinking across disciplines, working with industry and delivering research with real world impact.

We provide an imaginative and engaging range of social activities and a broad programme of research specific seminars, wellbeing workshops and conference style development days. This way, you’ll be exposed to innovative research ideas and made aware of opportunities; all while making friends, building your network, developing your resilience and rising to the challenge of becoming a successful researcher.

All of this means that by the time you graduate - whether you continue your career in academia or take up a role in industry - you can take that next step with confidence. 

Scholarships

The University of Salford Doctoral School is delighted to be offering 10 PhD widening participation scholarships for UK candidates whose studies commence in September/October 2024/25 and 15 Research Masters (MPhil) UK fees scholarships for University of Salford Graduates, for the academic year 2024/25.

Your training and development

We offer a wide range of training and support designed to meet your specific needs including:

• A personalised training programme – Our Community Model for Postgraduate Achievement, Skills and Future Success (COMPASS) programme is designed to help you develop the skills needed for effective research. It will also provide you with extremely valuable transferrable skills that will enhance your employability for a career in academia or industry.
• Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC) – SPARC is our forum for developing research and offers a space for you to exchange ideas with other researchers. Held every year, this two-day conference attracts a large number of researchers from across a range of disciplines.
• The Doctoral School Conference Fund - Postgraduate research students are eligible to apply for funding up to £1000 towards the cost of travel and accommodation if they attend international and UK conferences and are presenting a paper, poster or other form of presentation. 

Case studies

Find out more about what it's like to be a postgraduate research student at Salford. Read about the experiences of some of our students below.

Matthew Wassall (Health and Society)

PhD student in Prosthetic Science

Aishatu Mohammed Lawan (Salford Business School)

PhD student in Business and Management

Ivy Okereke (Health and Society)

PhD student in Breast Imaging

High quality supervision

Research supervision is a demanding and complex role. 

To ensure that you receive the highest standards of supervisory support, we have invested significantly in the development of a sector-leading supervisor training programme. 

Our academic colleagues complete this programme before supervising a research student and refresh their knowledge and skills every three years.

We also have a Supervisor Network that supports and develops best practice and offers opportunities for supervisors to meet and discuss topics. We are also actively contributing to the new national supervisor accreditation scheme, which we are piloting with our supervisors as early adopters of  The Research Supervision Recognition Programme . 

Creative coach

Research students working in STEM subjects can request a creative coach as part of their supervisory team who can advise on impact, public engagement and ways of thinking differently about the research project. 

The Doctoral School has a Steering Group, run by and for our postgraduate research community, who focus on wellbeing and a healthy work/life balance. The Doctoral School organises social events, days out, craft sessions and networking lunches. 

The Student Journey

A full-time PhD takes three years to complete. However, at Salford there are several other possible options to choose from; for example, a part-time PhD which takes five years.

Below is an example of a typical timeline for a full-time PhD. For details of the timelines for all other study modes, and more information on studying a research degree have a look at our  PGR study guide .

Full-time PhD timeline

• Registration

Year 1 (12 documented supervision meetings)

• Research supervision record
• Learning agreement (by month 3)
• Ethical approval
• Interim assessment (month 9-11)
• Annual Progress Report (APR)
• Annual Self Evaluation (SER) 

Year 2 (12 documented supervision meetings)

• Review learning agreement
• Internal evaluation (month 21-23)

Year 3 (12 documented supervision meetings)

• Write up Thesis
• Notice of Intention to Submit
• Annual Self Evaluation (SER)
• Submit Thesis

Fees and funding

You will need to pay annual tuition fees, which vary depending on the programme you’re studying. We offer a range of discounts to our postgraduate research students including a 20% reduction if you’re a Salford graduate and choose to continue your studies with the University.

You can find out more about fees, including the discounts you may be eligible for, on our postgraduate research fees and funding page .

How to apply

Applications for postgraduate research degrees are centered around your research proposal. To help you with this, we've outlined important dates, the information we require, tips on constructing your proposals and the contact information for each school's Admissions team in the link below.

To find out more about the Doctoral School, please contact the relevant subject area from the list below.

You can also contact individual central PGR support team members by using the following details: 

• Dr Katherine Yates  - Director of the Doctoral School - [email protected]
• Tracie Harrington-Lord  - Doctoral School and Research Manager -  [email protected]
• Tracy Ireland  - Researcher Development and Support Administrator -  [email protected]

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Professional Doctorate (Health and Social Care)

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Professional Doctorate

Subject areas

Caring Skills Health Studies

Course type

INTRODUCTION

Professional Doctorates are linked intrinsically to your workplace. The DProf provides an excellent framework in which to develop a credible research proposal based on issues identified in a clinical or health-related environment. This course has been developed in collaboration with in-service professionals along the key themes of education for:

• Personal strategies for practice development
• Creative decision-making and risk-taking
• Developing presence, influence and political know-how
• Evidence-based practice and research

You will have two supervisors to support your research. We have experts across many disciplines, for example nursing, counselling, social care, public health, occupational therapy, radiography, physiotherapy to supervise your own area of expert knowledge. Developing personal support is one of the most important values informing the DProf programme. You might be a mature student having spent lengthy periods in the workplace; confidence around writing support is built into the programme.

• Broaden and deepen your understanding of your research topic
• Achieve work-based observation and evidence to credible robust findings
• Be provided with a supportive and excellent framework in which to develop issues identified in a clinical or health related environment.
• Develop skills that are transferable to the real world
• Benefit from the interaction with a multi-professional team and peer group

ALL ABOUT THE COURSE

Professional Doctorates are as rigorous as traditional PhDs but are different in focus. A traditional PhD subject can be relatively fixed in terms of what is researched. A Professional Doctorate is more variable and adaptable to change due to developments in your profession. This is because the Professional Doctorate is linked intrinsically to your workplace.

Although the Professional Doctorate programme is housed within the School of Health and Society, we have supervisors from across the University. We have experts in a range of disciplines including child psychology, social care, public health, occupational therapy, radiography, physiotherapy to supervise your own area of expert knowledge.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

Please refer University website for the fee details

A good bachelors degree, normally 2.1 or above, and/or master's degree, with appropriate practice experience. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The University of Salford is an innovative, modern university located in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. Students at Salford benefit from the expertise of top academics and an array of industry contacts on the university’s taught and research courses. Students who study at Salford will join a postgraduate community of more than 3,000 students from over 150 countries worldwide, contributing directly to the university’s domestic... more

MA Nursing (Children and Young People)

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Samford University's Physician Assistant Studies Department Receives Full Accreditation

Samford University's Physician Assistant (PA) Studies department has achieved full accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). This status, formally designated as Accreditation-Continued, signifies the culmination of years of dedication, hard work and adherence to the highest standards in medical education.

After undergoing intense evaluation and assessment, the PA program has met the stringent criteria set forth by ARC-PA, ensuring that it delivers top-quality education to its students. Driven by a commitment to excellence, the faculty, staff and students of the program have demonstrated their dedication to meeting the requirements.

“We have always believed that we have a special PA program, but it is encouraging to be formally recognized by ARC-PA.” said Alan Jung, dean and professor of the School of Health Professions.

The journey towards full accreditation began with the program operating under provisional status, a standard designation for new programs. Since 2018, the department has undergone multiple site visits to ensure compliance with accreditation standards. The most recent site visit in August 2023 marked the culmination of this process, resulting in full accreditation.

This achievement now places Samford’s PA program on a 10-year accreditation cycle while maintaining regular evaluation and assessment. This recognition from ARC-PA highlights the program's readiness to produce competent and compassionate healthcare providers who meet the demands of modern healthcare.

Assistant professor Heather Hallman expressed excitement about the achievement, highlighting its significance for students and the broader community. "Attaining full accreditation is no small task," she said. "It reflects our unwavering commitment to preparing competent and compassionate healthcare providers."

The accreditation not only serves as a badge of honor for the program but also instills confidence in students, alumni and the communities served by Samford. With a 97% board passage rate over the last two years, the program's graduates have demonstrated exceptional success, further solidifying the program's reputation for excellence.

Hallman emphasized that achieving full accreditation provides students with assurance and peace of mind. "Our students can now rest easy knowing that they are attending a fully accredited program," she said. 

Looking ahead, Samford’s PA program remains committed to fostering excellence in healthcare education. The achievement of full accreditation is not just a milestone but a testament to the dedication of students, faculty and staff. It shows that graduates of the program are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the health care landscape and deliver patient-centered care of the highest possibility.

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Lomonosov Moscow State University

Preparatory course (pre-university programme).

• Duration of study: March 2024 – July 2025.
• Holidays: July – August 2024.
• Start date: 1 March – 30 March 2024.
• Exams: June 2025.
• Tuition: $8900.
• The level of Russian: Beginner.
• Duration of study: September/October 2024 – July 2025.
• Start date: September – October.
• Tuition: $7000.
• The level of Russian: All levels.

• 1 BUSINESS SCHOOL
• 2 FACULTY OF BIOENGINEERING AND BIOINFORMATICS
• 3 FACULTY OF BIOLOGY
• 4 FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
• 5 FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY
• 6 FACULTY OF COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND CYBERNETICS
• 7 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
• 8 FACULTY OF ECONOMICS
• 9 FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES
• 10 FACULTY OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
• 11 FACULTY OF FUNDAMENTAL MEDICINE
• 12 FACULTY OF FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL ENGENEERING
• 13 FACULTY OF GEOLOGY
• 14 FACULTY OF GEOGRAPHY
• 15 FACULTY OF HISTORY
• 16 FACULTY OF JOURNALISM
• 17 FACULTY OF LAW
• 18 FACULTY OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
• 19 FACULTY OF MECHANICS AND MATHEMATICS
• 20 FACULTY OF PHYSICS
• 21 FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY
• 22 FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY
• 23 FACULTY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
• 24 FACULTY OF SOCIOLOGY
• 25 FACULTY OF WORLD POLITICS
• 26 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE BUSINESS
• 27 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION
• 28 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINIASTRATION
• 29 HIGHER SCHOOL OF MODERN SOCIAL SCIENCES
• 30 HIGHER SCHOOL OF POLICY IN CULTURE AND ADMINISTRATION IN HUMANITIES
• 31 HIGHER SCHOOL OF STATE AUDIT
• 32 HIGHER SCHOOL OF TRANSLATION/INTERPRETING
• 33 HIGHER SCHOOL OF TELEVISION STUDIES
• 34 INSTITUTE OF ASIAN AND AFRICAN STUDIES
• 35 MOSCOW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
• 36 SOIL SCIENCE FACULTY
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