Medicine PhD
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences trains ~350 postgraduate research students undertaking PhD, MD and MPhil degrees in Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Experimental Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, Precision Health, Medical Education and Dentistry each year. Its diverse postgraduate student population comprises both basic and clinical scientists from across the globe engaged in wide-ranging research projects spanning the breadth of the School’s research portfolio from traditional population-based epidemiology to 'big data' science and bioinformatics, through molecular and cell biology to clinical trials. Reflecting our commitment to gender equality, we hold prestigious School and Institutional Athena Swan Gold Awards. *** Please ensure you submit your CV and covering letter highlighting your strengths and motivation for applying for individual PGR study. *** While projects are initially advertised as medicine or dentistry pathways, there are opportunities to pursue either research degree for individual projects.
Key highlights
- Research spans epidemiology, big data, bioinformatics, cell biology and clinical trials
- Research areas include cancer research, experimental medicine and precision health
- Join around 350 postgraduate researchers, both basic and clinical scientists
- School holds School and Institutional Athena Swan Gold Awards
- Flexibility to pursue medicine or dentistry pathways for individual projects
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is require
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Medical research scientist
- Clinical academic
- Epidemiologist
- Bioinformatician
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- University lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £28,000
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 Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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