PhD - Health and Life Sciences
Aston UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom
Course overview
PhD programmes are for those who are seeking to develop greater in-depth knowledge in a specific area. Completing this level of study is about making an original contribution to knowledge, making new discoveries and developing lifelong skills. At Aston University, our Health and Life Science PhD programmes will provide all the support and facilities you will need to develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field.
You will be welcomed into a supportive community with a shared enthusiasm for original research, where diversity and multidisciplinary is championed.
Key highlights
- Make an original contribution to knowledge through independent research
- Develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field
- Join a supportive, multidisciplinary research community championing diversity
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
- Master's degree: Merit — OR b] a First or Upper Second Class award in their undergraduate degree, and a Merit or Distinction in a Masters degree, both in a relevant subject.
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Postdoctoral researcher
- University lecturer
- Clinical research scientist
- Biomedical scientist
- Pharmaceutical research scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £22,950 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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