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How to apply for a research degree

To apply for a research degree, please make sure you fulfill the entry requirements and then complete the online research degree application form and upload your supporting documents.

You should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.

International applicants should be aware of our research degree English language requirements

Research Links

Research Links

The research groups in the IHR work mainly in collaboration with other bodies. In particular we have established relationships with several acute sector trusts and PCTs, especially

  • Bedford
  • Bradford
  • East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
  • Ealing
  • Hammersmith
  • Kettering
  • Leicester
  • Luton and Dunstable
  • South Buckinghamshire and Stoke Mandeville

and with the following community health care trusts:

  • Bedfordshire and Luton
  • Buckinghamshire Mental Health Trust

We also have strong academic research links with a number of universities, especially:

  • Imperial College
  • University of Leicester
  • University of Southampton
  • University of Leeds
  • De Montfort University
  • University of Birmingham
  • University of East London
  • London Metropolitan University

Other research collaborators include the British School of Osteopathy, Faculty of Homeopathy, and the British Homeopathy Association.

Bedfordshire University

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