About this program
Medicine (Research)
For well over 100 years the School of Medicine has been committed to the pursuit of improved health through education, research and engagement with the wider world.
Our commitment to research excellence is supported through strong research centres, groups and units working collaboratively in our modern facilities.
Carrying out work in our research divisions, our researchers are involved in cutting-edge science and world-class research in the field of medicine that have a real impact on people’s lives.
Admission requirements
Who studies a Higher Degree at the School of Medicine?
- Biological Scientists
- Computational Scientists and Bioinformaticians
- Epidemiologists, Statisticians, Mathematicians
- Psychologists, Social Scientists
- Physical Scientists.
Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
In some cases, a medical degree and/or relevant professional qualifications or experience are required.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website
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Scholarships & funding
For more information about scholarships, please visit the university website.
Tuition
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Qualification
What skills will I practise and develop?
Students will benefit from gaining a range of transferable and professional skills during their research study. Depending on the project, these may include:
- Laboratory skills
- Statistical analysis
- Qualitative analysis
- Qualitative interviewing skills
- Focus group facilitation
- Presenting skills (scientists, the general public)
- Academic publication and grant writing.
Career paths
The PhD program will equip students for a career in academic research/teaching, NHS clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
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