MPhil/PhD Biomedical Science at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Biomedical science explores our understanding of health, disease and ageing in human, animal and microbial systems. PhD candidates are encouraged to take an active role in the School's research community in areas of cancer cell biology, cardiovascular disease, microbiology and molecular biology. Biomedical Science explores the processes of disease, from the molecular and cellular to the organ and organism level.

Duration: MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years.; PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years.; PhD: full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-6 years. | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area. PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area. Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027

Duration: MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years.; PhD via progression from MPhil, including that per

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=r0095

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