PhD Cancer Sciences at University of Glasgow

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates are usually expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Applicants submit academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references (one academic, the other academic or professional). MD applicants must hold an MBChB or equivalent and have spent at least three years since graduation in scientific work bearing directly on their profession or in the practice of medicine or surgery. English language (applicants from non-English speaking countries as defined by the UK Government): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (General Training not accepted); TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026 (96 overall with Reading, Listening and Speaking at least 23 and Writing at least 24 for earlier tests); PTE Academic (test centre only) 70 overall with Reading 62, Listening 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68. Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start and met in a single sitting.