Biotechnology (Medical Sciences) MPhil, PhD 36 months PHD Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore the field of medical sciences with a Biotechnology PhD and MPhil at Newcastle University.


We invite proposals for MPhil and PhD biotechnology projects in the field of medical sciences.


Our biotechnology PhD and MPhil sits in the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS).


Our research focuses on translational medicine. This spans drug discovery and development to effective product commercialisation and process optimisation. Our key areas are:


  • the development of drugs for the treatment of cancer and psychiatric disorders
  • novel antibiotic innovation
  • design and development of integrated electrochemical and bio-microelectromechanical (bio-MEMS) sensors. This is for the application to diagnosis of disease processes and sensor technologies. This provides real-time, high content intracellular analysis using polymer-based nanosensor systems

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Explore the field of medical sciences with a Biotechnology PhD and MPhil at Newcastle University.


We invite proposals for MPhil and PhD biotechnology projects in the field of medical sciences.


Our biotechnology PhD and MPhil sits in the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS).


Our research focuses on translational medicine. This spans drug discovery and development to effective product commercialisation and process optimisation. Our key areas are:


  • the development of drugs for the treatment of cancer and psychiatric disorders
  • novel antibiotic innovation
  • design and development of integrated electrochemical and bio-microelectromechanical (bio-MEMS) sensors. This is for the application to diagnosis of disease processes and sensor technologies. This provides real-time, high content intracellular analysis using polymer-based nanosensor systems

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3.3+
125+

MPhil - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.


PhD - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.

36 Months
Jan
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,238 GBP
International
31,900 GBP

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