Throughout the programme, students will:
- Conduct an original research project that contributes to the advancement of knowledge in digital health.
- Submit periodic progress reports.
- Participate in postgraduate research training and professional development activities offered by the University of Aberdeen.
- Successfully defend their doctoral thesis through a viva voce examination.
- Attend regular meetings with their supervisory team to review research progress and future plans.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should possess:
* A Master's degree in one of the following disciplines (or a closely related field):
- Health Sciences
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Clinical Nutrition
- Nursing
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Computer Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Digital Health
* Evidence of research capability through a master's dissertation, scientific publications, or relevant professional experience.
* Fulfilment of the admission requirements of both the University of Aberdeen and Applied Science Private University.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the University of Aberdeen's postgraduate English language requirements before registration. IELTS Academic is the most commonly accepted qualification.
Minimum IELTS scores:
- Overall: 6.5
- Reading: 6.0
- Writing: 6.0
- Listening: 5.5
- Speaking: 5.5
Tuition Fees
An annual tuition fees for this programme is 23,000 pounds annually, and will be payable to the University of Aberdeen with bench fees payable as below:
- During the period spent at Applied Science Private University, bench fees are paid directly to ASU (subject to annual review).
- During the period spent at the University of Aberdeen, bench fees are payable in accordance with the University's regulations.
Why Choose This Programme?
- An internationally recognised Hosted PhD Programme in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen.
- Joint academic supervision by internationally recognised experts in digital health.
- Research opportunities in one of the world's fastest-growing healthcare disciplines.
- Access to international research collaborations and global academic networks.
- Advanced training in artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital health technologies, and virtual reality applications in rehabilitation sciences.
- Preparation for leadership roles in academia, healthcare innovation, research, and digital transformation.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme will be well prepared for careers in:
- Universities and higher education institutions.
- Research and innovation centres.
- Smart hospitals and digitally enabled healthcare organisations.
- Physiotherapy and occupational therapy centres implementing advanced digital health technologies.
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology centres utilising digital health and artificial intelligence solutions.
- Digital health and health technology companies.
- Artificial intelligence and healthcare data analytics organisations.
- Medical software development and digital healthcare solution providers.
- Ministries of Health and healthcare regulatory authorities.
- National and international organisations working in healthcare innovation and digital transformation.
- Consultancy firms specialising in digital transformation and healthcare systems.