Newcastle University

Biosciences MPhil, PhD, MD

Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our MPhil, MD and PhD Degrees in Biosciences study the fundamental biology of life, driving forward a mechanistic understanding of human health and disease and the development of next-generation clinical therapies.

Key highlights

  • Research into the fundamental biology of life
  • Builds mechanistic understanding of human health and disease
  • Contributes to developing next-generation clinical therapies
  • MD route available for medical graduates

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include science or medicine related subject

Scholarships

  • Alumni Progression Scholarship Funding

    A £1,000 Alumni Progression Scholarship or a 20% Alumni Progression Discount.

  • Business Excellence Scholarship

    Two awards of up to £8,150 tuition fee discount each.

  • Frank Pounder Bursary (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence MSc)

    Each eligible student will receive an individual award of £2,000.

    Up to £2,000
  • MBA Developing Talent and Leadership Scholarship

    Awards of up to £16,625, payable towards the cost of tuition fees.

  • The Hilary Taylor Scholarship

    The School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape is offering two scholarships of £2,500, one for each stage of the Master of Architecture (5843F) programme.

    Up to £2,500
  • Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships – Postgraduate Awards

    £8,000 tuition fee awards.

    Up to £8,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Postdoctoral research associate
  • Biomedical research scientist
  • Clinical academic
  • University lecturer in biosciences
  • Pharmaceutical research scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238-£19,338 per year | International: £31,900-£46,000 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 Newcastle University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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