Life Sciences MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works at University of Northampton

Programme overview

If you are a graduate in a life science or similar discipline, this research programme is an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. Graduates move into research and development roles in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, academia and management.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Biological Sciences | Duration: MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years; MPhil: Part time 30 months - 5 years; PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years; PhD: Part time 3 years - 6 years; PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October, March | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Life Sciences PhD is a practical course based on a single research project, carried out under the training and supervision of our Research Supervisors. All students also participate in a programme of transferrable and research skills training.

Career pathways

Our students progress on to post-doctoral research or enter non-academic careers including R&D in industry as well as medical writing, scientific journalism, healthcare informatics, data science, big data analytics, marketing and management, technical sales and market research/consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences related subject. or Master’s Degree from a UK university (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area. Students with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis. We welcome applications from students with internationally recognised qualifications which are an equivalent to our entry requirements stated above. All candidates are required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. English language: This course requires the following: IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores not below 6.5. Your score in writing must meet 6.5. Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will automatically not be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: October, March

Duration: MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years; MPhil: Part time 30 months - 5 years; PhD: Full time 2 years -

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/research-degrees/

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