MPhil/PhD Science - Research at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Join world-leading research teams with diverse expertise to study for a research degree in Science (MPhil/PhD) at the University of Greenwich. We offer advanced research training opportunities across a broad range of areas, including chemistry, pharmacy, biomedical science, environmental science and sports science. Our research degree is designed by four departments: Medway School of Pharmacy, the Natural Resources Institute, Life and Sports Science, and Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Environmental Science.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science | Department: Science | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: We accept applications all year-round. | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Typically, you register for the MPhil and transfer to the PhD at the end of the first year, subject to satisfactory progress. You will benefit from dedicated research lab space and state-of-the-art facilities at our Medway Campus in Kent. The MPhil is 18-36 months full-time and 30-48 months part-time. The MPhil/PhD is 36-48 months full-time and 48-84 months part-time. You can enrol on the MPhil/PhD programme at any time during the academic year.

Career pathways

MPhil and PhD graduates in Science can pursue careers in industry, government and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree with minimum 2:1 (or equivalent), or a Master’s degree with minimum 60% overall (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Applicants who don’t meet the above but have significant experience may be considered subject to the approval of the Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange and the Programme Leader. Further information about entry: Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Applicants will also be required to: Provide a detailed research proposal of approx. 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section). Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV). Provide 2x academic or professional references. Applicants are highly encouraged to identify and contact a potential MPhil/PhD supervisor. They will guide applicants through the application and help shape the research proposal. Where possible, include the name of the potential supervisor(s) contacted in research proposal and personal statement. FES Research Centres

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: We accept applications all year-round.

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/study/application-process

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