Overview

For well over 100 years the School of Medicine has been committed to the pursuit of improved health through education, research and engagement with the wider world.

Our commitment to research excellence is supported through strong research centres, groups and units working collaboratively in our modern facilities.

Carrying out work in our research divisions, Cardiff University 's Medicine researchers are involved in cutting-edge science and world-class research in the field of medicine that have a real impact on people’s lives.

Who studies a Higher Degree at the School of Medicine?

Biological Scientists
Computational Scientists and Bioinformaticians
Epidemiologists, Statisticians, Mathematicians
Psychologists, Social Scientists
Physical Scientists.

Career prospects

The PhD programme will equip students for a career in academic research/teaching, NHS clinical laboratories, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.

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Programme Structure

Key research themes include:

Cancer and Genetics

Infection and Immunity

Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences

Population Medicine.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Applications can be made at any time, but in addition there will be specific calls, which have associated instructions and deadlines.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine Health Sciences View 56 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.

In some cases, a medical degree and/or relevant professional qualifications or experience are required.

Specifically funded PhD projects will be advertised with specific instructions on applications, otherwise prospective students are advised to contact potential supervisors.

A personal statement or covering letter should address how the applicant can contribute to the proposed project.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

38200 GBP / year

≈ 38200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees: £2,503

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Who studies a Higher Degree at the School of Medicine?

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cardiff

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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