PhD Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry at Swansea University

Programme overview

Campus-based PhD at Singleton Park Campus applying biochemistry and mass spectrometry to complex biological systems, drug target and disease biomarker discovery, and detection of environmental contaminants, using Wales' medical research facility.

Faculty: Medical School | Department: Biochemistry and Mass Spectrometry | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: October 2026 (October 2027 also listed) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practice-focused learning with a supervision team of nominated supervisors, programme seminars and workshops, collaboration with industry and business partners, and access to specialist medical research facilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level and a master's degree (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University); applicants with a UK first-class honours degree and no master's degree are considered individually. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or a Swansea-recognised equivalent. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,600 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

Intake: October 2026 (October 2027 also listed)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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