Overview
Key facts
- We're proud of the key contributions made by our research students to our achievements and our PhD students are supervised and supported by leading academics who have outstanding multidisciplinary research records.
Programme Structure
Our work centres on three inter-related areas of expertise:
- Determinants of Living Well (Determinants) which is led by the Institute for Social Marketing and Health
- Interventions to Support Living Well (Interventions) which is led by the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit
- Health, Social Care and Professional Practice to Support Living Well (Practice) which is led by Health Sciences
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
General entry requirements for our research degree programmes are:
- An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
- If your first language is not English you're required to show English language competency equivalent to the minimum level of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 40,425 AUD / year (approx. 21,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,413 AUD / year (approx. 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Stirling, United Kingdom: 1,241-2,143 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences.
Available Scholarships
- University of Stirling International Study Centre Progression Scholarships - Grant: 4000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 2026-10-07
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 2027-02-28 - Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship - Grant: 6000 USD - Deadline: 2027-01-31 - Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 2027-03-01
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 2026-10-31 - Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 2027-01-13 - Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 2026-12-31 - Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 2026-12-31 - Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 2027-01-11
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. You can begin a PhD on the 1st of any month. We accept completed applications up to just before the start of semester, but we advise early application.
Language
English. TOEFL iBT: 88, PTE Academic: 62, IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences