PhD Nanomedicine at Swansea University

Programme overview

PhD in Nanomedicine at Swansea University Medical School, available full-time over 3 years or part-time over 6 years. Students can carry out collaborative research with industry, including medical device companies based in the Institute of Life Science.

Faculty: Swansea University Medical School | Department: Medical School | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: October 2026 or January, April or July 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practice-focused research led by a supervisory team with nominated supervisors, with programme seminars and workshops, access to Wales' purpose-built medical research facility and collaboration with industry and business partners.

Career pathways

Skills developed support careers in a competitive graduate market, with connections to the NHS, health boards, research councils and Welsh Government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: 2:1 undergraduate degree (or non-UK equivalent). PhD: 2:1 undergraduate degree and a master's degree; UK first-class honours graduates without a master's are considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5, or recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also take account of the standard of the research proposal or synopsis, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. One academic reference is required before the application goes to the faculty research admissions tutor.

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). PhD full-time tuition, year 1; start Oct 2026 to Jul 2027 Source

Intake: October 2026 or January, April or July 2027

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

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