MPhil Medicine at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MPhil in Medicine is a research degree within the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, which trains about 350 postgraduate research students across cancer research and cell biology, experimental medicine, epidemiology, public health, precision health, medical education and dentistry. Students work closely with academic and postdoctoral staff on projects ranging from population-based epidemiology and bioinformatics to molecular and cell biology and clinical trials, and are based in the Institute of Health Sciences.

Faculty: School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Department: School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students undertake a supervised research project, supported by a tailored postgraduate training programme covering research-specific and generic skills and the QUB Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme. Projects are advertised under medicine or dentistry pathways, with shared laboratory, high performance computing and office space provided as required.

Career pathways

Students receive career development support through the School's annual Postgraduate Research Forum, peer mentoring and an individual Postgraduate Development Programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an Upper Second Class (2:1) Honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University; shortlisting may consider additional qualifications and research experience. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or an equivalent qualification.

International applicants: GBP 28,900 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; annual inflationary increase applies; project-specific bench fees may be charged in addition and are excluded Source

Intake: October 2027

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