PhD Microbiology and Immunology at Swansea University

Programme overview

A PhD in Microbiology and Immunology using advanced knowledge of bacteria, fungi and immunity to fight infectious diseases and bring research from bench to bedside, using translational and inter-professional methods. Available full-time or part-time on a campus-based basis at Singleton Park.

Department: Medical School | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April and July (as stated on page) | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research with a nominated supervision team, programme seminars and workshops, and access to Wales' purpose-built medical research facilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent). PhD: undergraduate degree at 2:1 level and a master's degree; a UK first class honours degree holder without a master's may be considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or a Swansea University recognised equivalent). Admissions decisions may also reflect the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

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 Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%; part-time fee per year 1: UK £2,619, international £12,800 Source

Intake: September, January, April and July (as stated on page)

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

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