PhD Biomedical Sciences at University of West London

By studying for a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of West London, you will gain meaningful insight and in-depth expertise within your chosen topic. As a research student with our School of Medicine and Biosciences, you will be part of an interdisciplinary community of leading researchers in diverse areas across the biomedical sciences. We invite applications for doctoral research in various topic areas, including but not limited to: See details of specific PhD opportunities listed below .

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

With academic staff with extensive professional experience, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project. Our online PhD in Biomedical Sciences allows you to undertake a postgraduate research degree from a location that fits with your lifestyle and commitments. As part of your application, please state that you are applying for an online PhD.

Career pathways

Gaining a PhD in Biomedical Sciences will prepare you for a wide range of careers in healthcare, biotech industry, teaching and research. Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work within the field of law or to develop expertise to teach in academia. Job roles include: private therapist; medical researcher; pharmaceutical researcher.

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