PhD Regenerative Medicine
Course overview
Regenerative medicine at the Medical School is modern research that aims to improve healthcare by using stem cells, tissue engineering, and biomaterials to fix or substitute damaged body parts. The PhD programme offers practical, skill-based learning where students are guided by a supervision team and learn from the wider academic group through seminars and workshops.
Students gain access to Wales' premier, purpose-built medical research centre and work closely with industry and business partners, which helps to improve their professional skills. The Medical School is an acclaimed research hub, demonstrating successful teamwork between the NHS, universities, and businesses in the life science sector. The programme's primary assessment is the submission of a final, comprehensive research thesis, which is then followed by a viva voce (oral) examination.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required, which can be provided on official letterhead or via the University’s reference form. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants for the PhD programme must hold an undergraduate degree at a 2:1 honours level and a Master's degree.
- Alternatively, candidates who hold a UK First Class Honours undergraduate degree (or an equivalent non-UK qualification) but do not have a Master’s degree may be considered on an individual basis.
- Admissions decisions may also take into account other factors, such as the quality of the research proposal, performance during the interview, the intensity of competition for available places, and any relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no individual component score falling below 6.5, or submit an equivalent, officially recognised test score.
- The University provides full details of its English language policy, including certificate validity periods, on its dedicated pages.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
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.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
A PhD in Regenerative Medicine prepares graduates for high-level roles in both academic and industrial settings. Potential career paths include:
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Scientist / Associate Scientist in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
- Academic Career (Lecturer or Professor)
- Medical Laboratory Assistant or Senior Laboratory Scientist
- Science Publisher or Science Communicator
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the first year of study for the full-time, three-year PhD programme for international students is £25,600.
Admission
Full details of the research degree application process are available online. Applicants must include a comprehensive research proposal outlining their proposed study topic. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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