Overview

Our interdisciplinary links across the university, the NHS and industry have allowed us to push the boundaries of medical research, bringing new drugs to market and improved treatments for patients.

Our commitment to the pursuit of excellence in biomedical sciences and clinical research means we are ranked in the top 100 institutions worldwide for medicine.

Features

In the Medicine programme from University of Southampton , you'll be supported by a small team of supervisors who'll be experts in your chosen field. Your supervisors will help you choose your research project and make sure it provides scope for originality of thought and the development of research skills.

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Programme Structure

Main areas of research

cancer sciences

clinical ethics and law

clinical neuroscience

developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD)

genomics, epigenetics and bioinformatics

human development, stem cells and regeneration

immunology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-29 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.

Language

English

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120

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

270 ECTS

270 ECTS are equivalent with 540 CATS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine View 218 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For both the PhD and the iPhD you should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.

In addition, there are specific entry requirements for the iPhD degree.

As well as academic qualifications and practical experience, we look for evidence of your interest in the programme and an understanding of the rigorous demands of postgraduate research.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

≈ 27300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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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

Living costs

Southampton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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