PhD Cancer and Genomics at Swansea University

Programme overview

PhD in Cancer and Genomics in the Medical School at Swansea University, studied on the Singleton Park Campus. Medical School researchers study cancer mechanisms, diagnostic markers and novel therapeutic avenues to improve patient outcomes.

Department: Medical School | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: October, April, July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Programme features practice-focused learning, a supervision team with nominated supervisors, programme seminars and workshops, access to a purpose-built medical research facility in Wales, and collaboration with industry and business partners.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master's degree; applicants with a UK first-class honours degree (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea) and no master's degree are considered individually. MPhil entry: undergraduate degree at 2.1 level. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or Swansea-recognised equivalent). One reference is required before the application goes to the academic Admissions Tutor. Admissions decisions may also consider the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance.

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 fee for start dates in the stated academic year. Fee is the year 1 fee. Source

Intake: October, April, July

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

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