PhD Nanotechnology at University of Brighton

Programme overview

The University of Brighton's scientists work with national and international academic partners from academia and industry, using nanotechnologies in a range of applications across biomedicine, bio-energy and environmental science. We are always open to approaches from talented self-funding PhD students in aspects of cancer research that aligns to our specialisms. There are also regular projects with attached funding to support PhD students in specific biomedical science projects.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The independent research programme is balanced and enhanced with a range of support from our academic community. You and your fellow postgraduate researchers will have the opportunity to attend and present at regular seminar sessions with guests from across the world of applied health science.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to become research scientists in industry or academia or benefit in other careers from the myriad skills that research study brings.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?

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