All students must be able to meet the University’s requirements for a research degree, which is to be able to devote a minimum of 35 hours per week (full-time) or 15 hours per week (part-time) to the programme of research.
The minimum entry requirements
- First-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent qualification in psychology, nutrition science or related discipline.
- A Master’s degree is desirable but not essential.
- Non-UK applicants must have an IELTS Academic test certificate with an overall score of 6.5-7.0 and no score below 6.0 issued in the last 2 years.
Self-funded Fees and Bench fees: Bench fees £1500
Start Date : September 2026 or January 2027
Project Description: This PhD offers the opportunity to investigate how dietetic services are structured and delivered within NHS pathways for those who are overweight/ obese and have malnutrition across three key specialties: oncology, geriatrics, and stroke. With rising pressures on NHS workforce capacity and growing demand for nutrition care, there is an urgent need to understand how managers, clinicians, and service users perceive the role of dietitians and how service models vary nationally. The project uses a mixed-methods approach to explore professional perspectives, map current service provision, and identify opportunities for service optimisation and integration.
Project contact: p0093897@brookes.ac.uk To apply, contact: Formal applications should be submitted https://www.brookes.ac.uk/students/research-degrees-team/prospective-students/ For enquiries about the application process, contact hlsapplications@brookes.ac.uk . Please email this address to let us know that you have applied.
