In 2014, 94% of our Allied Health Professions research achieved 3* and 4* (the highest rating) impact in the Research Excellence Framework (REF), the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. Find out more about REF at Aston.
We offer an extensive range of Professional Doctorate and PhD opportunities that cover subject areas including audiology, biosciences, neuroscience, optometry, pharmacy and psychology. In addition to these, each year we open applications for fully funded studentships in a range of specialist areas.
In addition to our PhD courses, we also offer several Professional Doctorates and a research masters.
Programmes
Funded partnerships
We are proud to be partner institutions with several leading research training programmes. More details on these and how to apply to open programmes can be found below.