48 monthsProgramme duration
27,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline
Sep, JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience has an international reputation for research excellence in cardiovascular biology, neuroscience, and cell signalling. The school is highly committed to training the next generation of scientists from both the UK and overseas, taking great pride in the standard of our postgraduate provision.
New students enter an exciting and diverse research environment in which we support and challenge our postgraduates to excel. All postgraduates receive extensive research and transferable skills training.
The school is well supported by programme and project grants, particularly from the Medical Research Council (MRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation (BHF), enabling the school to provide a vibrant environment for research. We offer both three or four-year PhD programmes and one-year Master's by Research (MScR) projects.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Anatomy and Physiology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience has an international reputation for research excellence in cardiovascular biology, neuroscience, and cell signalling. The school is highly committed to training the next generation of scientists from both the UK and overseas, taking great pride in the standard of our postgraduate provision.
New students enter an exciting and diverse research environment in which we support and challenge our postgraduates to excel. All postgraduates receive extensive research and transferable skills training.
The school is well supported by programme and project grants, particularly from the Medical Research Council (MRC), the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation (BHF), enabling the school to provide a vibrant environment for research. We offer both three or four-year PhD programmes and one-year Master's by Research (MScR) projects.
Admission Requirements
A first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a biomedical science discipline is required for entry to the PhD programme. We may consider MSc by research and MSc applications from candidates with a lower second-class degree (or international equivalent).
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level C.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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