PhD Medicine at Lancaster University

Programme overview

A wide variety of medical and clinically applied research projects can be undertaken with the Lancaster Medical School. We offer a range of opportunities for advanced postgraduate study with experienced supervisors in areas including: social studies of science and technology in clinical practice; qualitative methods in health research; cellular responses to DNA damage; musculoskeletal medicine, medical ethics, and medical education.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Lancaster Medical School | Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years, Part time 4 - 7 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an appropriate subject and an interest in pursuing medical research at advanced level. Additional requirements: As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years, Part time 4 - 7 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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