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PhD Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Full-time PhD research at the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering in Edinburgh, applying chemical, physical and engineering sciences to life science research in an interdisciplinary environment with a mentoring scheme for each student.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (IB3)  |  Intake: Varied  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Example projects include light-regulated tools for biomedical research, super-resolution and functional imaging of ion channels in living cells, microfluidic enrichment of donor DNA for detecting islet graft rejection, and downstream bioprocessing.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are asked to contact the institute to discuss entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Scotland fee, full time Source

International applicants: GBP 27,080 a year. International fee, full time Source

Intake: Varied

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