University of Hull

PhD in Medical or Human Sciences

University of Hull

Course overview

This PhD in Medical or Human Sciences from the University of Hull will give students the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. Students can work in a wide range of areas. The current students are researching topics as diverse as the molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease, the role of doctors' consciences in clinical practice, and how dietary stresses and strains affect skull shape.

 

Throughout their studies, students will be supervised by a leading expert in the field and supported by a specialist Thesis Advisory Panel. Students will be registered for a PhD in Human Sciences if they are supervised within the Centre for Anatomical and Human Sciences. Research in other centres is normally registered for the PhD in Medical Sciences.

Entry requirements

Applicants should search the University’s research centres and groups to find a supervisor who works in their field and contact the potential supervisor. If they are generating their own research project, they should seek guidance on its suitability.

 

Grade Requirements:

 

  • For this PhD in Medical or Human Sciences at the University of Hull, Applicants need a Bachelor's degree with First or Upper Second Class Honours or a Master's Degree, or an equivalent award.

 

English Language Requirements:

For applicants who do not have English as their first language, the course requires:

  • An IELTS score of  6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in each skill.

  • PTE Academic: 61, with no less than 55 in each component.

  • CAE and CPE (from January 2015): 176, with no less than 169 in each component.

  • TOEFL: 87, with no less than 21 in each component.

  • Trinity ISE: level 3 with Merit in all components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Medical or Human Sciences from the University of Hull can take on career roles such as:

  • Biomedical Scientist

  • Clinical Research Associate or Coordinator

  • Epidemiologist

  • Health and Safety Advisor

  • Health Care Consultant

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the PhD Medical or Human Sciences at the University of Hull for international students is £29,900 per year. The fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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