PhD Infection, Immunity & Inflammation at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in infection, immunity and inflammation covering cytokine and chemokine biology, immune cell signalling, advanced imaging, and cellular and gut immunology, with translational work on rheumatoid arthritis, dermatology, and respiratory and central nervous system inflammatory disease.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Department: School of Infection and Immunity | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Project-based laboratory research under a named supervisor, using techniques such as cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and transcriptomics, depending on the project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree. Documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (other tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1/C2 also accepted at published minimums; tests must be within 2 years 5 months of start).

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed. Part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee (International & EU); part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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