Biotechnology (Medical Sciences) MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore the field of medical sciences with a Biotechnology PhD and MPhil at Newcastle University. We invite proposals for MPhil and PhD biotechnology projects in the field of medical sciences. Our biotechnology PhD and MPhil sits in the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS).

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In addition to training you to manipulate cellular and molecular mechanisms to develop diagnostic tools, novel antibiotics or drug therapies, a Biotechnology PhD will enable you to master advanced laboratory techniques, data analysis, and professional skills required for academic research or the biopharmaceutical industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject. PhD - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8300f-95/#how-to-apply

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