PhD Studentship: Dietetic Needs in Healthy Ageing: Understanding Referrals, Frailty Pathways and Older Adults’ Perspectives
Oxford Brookes University - School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions
| Qualification Type: | PhD |
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| Location: | Oxford |
| Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students, Self-funded Students |
| Funding amount: | Self-funded |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Placed On: | 4th February 2026 |
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| Closes: | 5th May 2026 |
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 requirement is a 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.
Bursary p.a.: Self-funded
Fees and Bench fees: Bench fees £1500 Information on fees can be found here: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/study/fees/postgraduate-research-fees/
Start Date: September 2026
Project Title: Dietetic Needs in Healthy Ageing: Understanding Referrals, Frailty Pathways and Older Adults’ Perspectives
Requirements: Nutrition/Dietetics degree and experience in research
Project Description: This PhD focuses on understanding nutrition and dietetic needs among community-dwelling older adults, with an emphasis on healthy ageing, outpatient care, and early frailty. As ageing populations rise across Europe, demand for nutrition care is increasing, yet referral reasons, pathway gaps, and patient perspectives remain poorly understood. This project uses a mixed methods approach to analyse 3-5 years of outpatient dietetic referrals, examine European clinicians’ views on dietitians in frailty and ageing pathways, and assess older adults’ perceived nutrition priorities and unmet needs.
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/applying via the above 'Apply' button. Masters by Research applications will be also considered.
For enquiries about the application process, contact hlsapplications@brookes.ac.uk. Please email this address to let us know that you have applied.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week of 24 April.
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