Research at UEA Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

At UEA our research portfolio for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is divided into three interlinked research areas:

• Metabolic Health encompasses research in cardiovascular, cancer, musculoskeletal, gastroenterology and microbiology.
• Lifespan Health includes Health and Care Innovation (behavioural change, life course i.e. early through later life, rehabilitation, sleep, neurodegeneration), Mental Health, Nutrition, and the Norwich Institute for Health Ageing.
• Population Health includes Epidemiology (Norwich Epidemiology Centre), Health Economics, Statistics, and the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit.

UEA is at the forefront of groundbreaking research that is shaping the future of healthcare.

From pioneering medical breakthroughs to addressing global health challenges, our faculty members are dedicated to driving innovation and discovery in the field of medicine and health sciences. Our diverse research programme includes links with our partners across the Norwich Research Park (Quadram Institute, John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, The Sainsbury Laboratory), our NHS trust partners (NNUH, QEHKL, JPUH, NSFT, ESNEFT, NCH&C) and the ICB (Norfolk and Waveney, and Suffolk and North East Essex).

Our Programmes

As well as the standard 3-year PhD programme, PhD by publication and Masters by Research our Professional Doctorate programmes include:

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Doctorate in Health and Social Care (ProfD HaSC)

We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Finding a Supervisor

Working closely with an academic supervisor gives you the support to carry out your own independent research. We have a wealth of remarkable academics, but how do you know which team will be right for you? Look at our faculty and school websites for areas of interest then investigate our academics and their publications to see if this is the right fit for you. We recommend that you identify at least one member of staff at UEA who would be an ideal supervisor and that you contact them, to express your interest and discuss your research proposal.

Further information

To find out more please visit our faculty and school research pages:

• Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
• School of Health Sciences
• Norwich Medical School
• Career Centre
• University Societies

Contact us

If you have further specific questions, please contact our Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Degrees team fmh.gradschool@uea.ac.uk.

To discuss the application process, please contact the UEA Postgraduate Research Office pgr.enquiries.admiss@uea.ac.uk.