PhD Translational Medicine at University of West London

Programme overview

Our School of Medicine and Biosciences offers excellent PhD opportunities in Translational Medicine research, to improve human health via a "bench to bedside" research approach. Our doctoral training provides opportunity to transform scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical or population studies into new clinical tools and applications that improve human health by reducing disease incidence, morbidity and mortality. We invite applications for doctoral research in various Translational Medicine topic areas.

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

Our School of Medicine and Biosciences has an expert supervisory team that fosters multidisciplinary, patient-oriented and population-based research, with the long-term aim of improving public health across the world. During your Translational Medicine research journey, you will benefit from a stimulating and supportive environment, providing: support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project. Our online PhD allows you to undertake a postgraduate research degree from a location that fits with your lifestyle and commitments.

Career pathways

A PhD in Translational Medicine 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 translational medicine or to develop expertise to teach in academia. Job roles include: private therapist; medical researcher; pharmaceutical researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are: a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field. a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. We look for individuals with: dedication to undertaking rigorous and meaningful research. enthusiasm for contributing to academic and creative practice. a genuine passion for their chosen subject area. Applicants should also submit a well-considered and persuasive research proposal, clearly outlining their aims, context and potential contribution to the field. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience. Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,400 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Online delivery - full-time (4 years, September 2027); Online delivery - full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 14,000 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Online delivery - full-time (4 years, September 2027); Online delivery - full-time (4 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/research/research-degrees/applying-phd

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