Swansea University

Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry, Ph.D.

Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Innovative applications of Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry range from furthering our understanding of complex biological systems, facilitating the discovery of new drug targets and biomarkers for disease diagnosis and monitoring, to enabling researchers to detect potentially hazardous environmental contaminants, contributing to efforts in monitoring pollution. Your programme will feature: Practice-focused learning Supervision team with nominated supervisors You will draw on skills from the broader academic community Programme seminars and workshops Access to Wales’ premier purpose-build medical research facility Collaboration with industry and business partners During your course, you will benefit from our highly regarded specialist facilities. Our vision is to advance medical science through interdisciplinary research and innovation.

We are a leading centre for medical research and a unique example of successful collaboration between NHS, academia and industry in the life science and health sector. We have strong connections with a range of external partners and collaborators, including the NHS; Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) ; Hywel Dda University Health Board ; UK research council; Welsh Government and numerous national and international links. These connections, along with the skills and qualities you develop during your research degree will enhance your CV, and help you stand out in a highly competitive graduate employment market.

Key highlights

  • Research applications span drug targets, disease biomarkers and environmental contaminant detection
  • Supervision team with nominated supervisors and practice-focused learning
  • Access to Wales' premier purpose-built medical research facility
  • Collaboration with industry, business partners and NHS health boards
  • Programme seminars and workshops drawing on the wider academic community

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — or above
  • Degree: 1st — considered case by case

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries

    First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.

  • Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)

    The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.

Careers this course leads to

  • Mass spectrometry scientist
  • Biochemist
  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • Biomarker discovery scientist
  • Analytical scientist
  • Environmental analytical chemist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 per year | International: £24,400 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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