phd in clinical trials uk

Clinical Trials and Methodology MPhil/PhD

London, Bloomsbury

The UCL Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology (ICTM) is a centre of excellence for clinical trials, methodology, meta-analysis and epidemiological research. This research degree programme aims to train and mentor the next generation of trialists and methodologists. Students are based within a UCL clinical trials unit, working alongside clinicians, researchers and trial teams.

UK tuition fees (2024/25)

Overseas tuition fees (2024/25), programme starts, applications accepted.

Prospective students should apply at least four months before their intended start date. If you require a visa we recommend allowing for more time.

• Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s degree (preferably with a merit or distinction) in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website .

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

ICTM has a particular focus on developing and delivering innovations in methodology that improve clinical trials, meta-analysis and epidemiological studies. The institute collaborates with national and international partners, which ensures student projects have immediate relevance and application. Recent graduates have secured employment in clinical trials units, academic research departments and the pharmaceutical industry.

Who this course is for

Many of our successful PhD applicants have a Master's degree in a health-related subject such as medical statistics, epidemiology, public health or clinical trials, and experience of working in a clinical trials environment.

What this course will give you

ICTM has global recognition for its expertise in the field of clinical trials, with a combined team of over 400 clinicians, statisticians, clinical trials specialists, and researchers working together to improve outcomes for patients.

As an MPhil/PhD student at ICTM, you will receive direct supervision by world-class scientists and clinicians and be based within a clinical trials unit, which allows daily interaction with researchers and trial teams. ICTM provides a unique opportunity to study in an environment where important trials are conducted alongside research into their methodology, and where each directly informs the other.

The foundation of your career

Most of our graduates continue working in clinical trials research - either in academia or in the private sector, both in the UK and overseas.

Employability

Graduates are likely to pursue careers as researchers or managers in a clinical trials unit, a pharmaceutical company, or another health research environment.

The programme provides an environment which enables you to interact and engage with other research fellows and students within UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences and the wider UCL community. The clinical trials units within the institute collaborate with other researchers both nationally and internationally and run weekly seminars, often inviting high-profile speakers. Academics also have close links with industry and government organisations which provide excellent opportunities for networking.

Teaching and learning

A PhD at ICTM will provide you with excellent training across a number of disciplines related to clinical trials. You will have access to an outstanding research and transferable skills development programme, with training provided to support your personal, professional and career development. You will be in an environment which encourages sharing research ideas with fellow students and colleagues through seminars and symposia, as well as student events such as the 3-Minute Thesis and poster competitions. You will be expected to attend and present your research at national and international conferences providing you with opportunities to develop networks with peers and research leaders in academia, medicine and industry.

The UCL Doctoral School Skills Development Programme provides a broad range of free training for PhD students across UCL. For further information see the Doctoral Skills Development Programme page

Students initially register on the MPhil pathway and are expected to upgrade to PhD within 9-18 months of registration. For Part time students this is between 15-30 months. Further details of the upgrade process can be found here .

You should expect an absolute minimum of one in-person meeting with your supervisors per month and you are expected to attend regular group meetings and departmental seminars. Core working hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Contact hours and hours of self-study are agreed between you and your supervisors at the beginning of your research degree and should be reviewed on a regular basis. With the agreement of your supervisors, contact time can be on-site or remote working depending on the nature and stage of the project. Full-time Research students can take 27 days of annual leave, plus eight days of Bank holidays and six UCL closure days. For part-time students, annual leave is pro rata.

Research areas and structure

• Clinical Trials
• Epidemiology
• Meta-analysis
• Methodology

Research environment

The UCL Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology (ICTM) is a centre of excellence for clinical trials, methodology, meta-analysis and epidemiological research. Comprised of four clinical trials units ICTM has the largest group of trialists – approximately 400 - in Europe.

ICTM is at the forefront of resolving internationally important questions in the treatment of some of the major illnesses and conditions affecting our lives. Our trials teams conduct studies across a range of  disease areas , and have expertise in a range of trials types - from early to late phase trials, and from simple to complex interventions. In addition, we have a particular focus on developing and delivering innovations in  trial methodology , to speed up the process for testing new therapies.

This PhD programme aims to train and mentor the next generation of trialists and methodologists, by placing you within a UCL clinical trials unit to work alongside researchers and trial teams. Your research will make an original contribution, typically addressing an important question of how clinical trials should be designed, conducted or analysed, grounded in one or more of our internationally relevant clinical trials. Students present their work to each other, and we have weekly institute seminars covering our wide range of research, including aspects of methodology relevant to you. The institute runs an MSc programme in Clinical Trials and as a PhD student you can attend selected modules to enhance your training, and may also have the opportunity to assist with teaching.

The length of registration for the research degree programme is 3 years for full-time students. You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade viva 9-18 months after initial registration. Within three months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree with your supervisory team the basic structure of your research project, the appropriate methodology, and a realistic plan of work to include any training that you require.

In your second year you will be expected to upgrade from an MPhil to a PhD. You are required to submit a report, often based around one chapter from your thesis, and a plan for the remainder. You are also required to give a presentation advertised across ICTM, and then answer questions about your work to a panel consisting of your secondary supervisor and an expert in the field who acts as an independent assessor.

As your research progresses you will discuss with your supervisors whether to submit any of your work to an academic journal for publication, and whether to submit your work to be presented at a relevant academic conference.

The PhD programme is expected to be completed within three years for full-time students. If you are not ready to submit at the end of this time, you may be able to transfer to Completing Research Status.

The length of registration for the research degree programme is 5 years for part-time students. You are required to register initially for the MPhil degree with the expectation of transfer to PhD after successful completion of an upgrade viva 15-30 months after initial registration. Within three months of joining the programme, you are expected to agree with your supervisory team the basic structure of your research project, the appropriate methodology, and a realistic plan of work to include any training that you require.

The PhD programme is expected to be completed over five years for part-time students. If you are not ready to submit at the end of this time, you may be able to transfer to Completing Research Status.

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Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk . Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing team .

Fees and funding

Fees for this course.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees .

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this programme.

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs .

Funding your studies

MRC-funded PhD Studentships are offered from time to time, as well as other funding schemes. Please check the ICTM website for further details or contact the Institute Administrator.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website .

Research degrees typically start in October but may start in February or May. Start dates are usually dictated by funding arrangements so consider these in your application preparation.

You should identify and contact potential supervisors directly before making your application if you are able to, but otherwise please contact us to let us know your research interests and we will assist you. Some applicants develop a brief research proposal before making enquiries but this is not necessary. Some research projects are developed by supervisors or by an applicant and supervisor jointly. For more information see our How to apply page.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2024-2025

Year of entry: 2023-2024, got questions get in touch.

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Clinical academic training

Clinical PhD programmes

PhDs within the Faculty of Health involve undertaking original clinical research, often with opportunities to participate in real-life clinical practice.

Interested in a clinical PhD fellowship after your ACF or other research? 4Ward North Clinical PhD Academy is funded by Wellcome and unites the universities of Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle.

The launch event for Year 8 will be September 2023. Further details will be announced at the 4Award North website .

About clinical PhDs

A PhD is a higher research degree. During a PhD you will research methodologies, acquire and verify new information and add to the sum of mankind's knowledge and abilities. A PhD typically takes 3.5 years and the award of a PhD degree reflects your ability to carry out a programme of original research and report this coherently in the form of a written thesis.

To be awarded the degree, you must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the subject and training in relevant research skills. As a clinician doing a PhD there are often opportunities to participate in clinics, on-call rotas and clinical meetings in order to continue to develop clinical skills.

How are PhDs funded?

There are various options for funding a PhD. The ideal way is to win a PhD fellowship from an external funding body such as The Wellcome Trust or The Medical Research Council, who hold national competitions several times a year for medical graduates. These are highly competitive and fund the basic salary, as well as allowances for consumables, equipment and travel.

Given the competitive nature of the fellowships, an individual´s chance of success will be increased if they have already demonstrated an aptitude for research. There are now multiple opportunities in medical training to do this, both at an undergraduate level (student selected components, BMedSci) and postgraduate level (FR academic placements, Academic Clinical Fellowships).

The Academic Clinical Fellowships have been designed with the intention of allowing an able individual to spend up to nine months preparing to submit a proposal to an external funding body for a PhD fellowship. Alternative funding sources such as local initiatives and departmental research funds also exist.

When is the best time to do a PhD?

The new clinical academic training pathway suggests a PhD would best follow on from an Academic Clinical Fellowship. After the award of a PhD an individual would either apply for a Clinical Lectureship (if they wish to pursue clinical academic training) or a ST3 post if they wished to return to non-academic clinical training.

4ward North Clinical PhD Academy

As you may be aware, Wellcome funded a partnership between Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield Universities, known as the 4ward North Academy (N4), to host Clinical PhD training fellowships.

N4 aims to support those with identified academic potential to take the first critical step in establishing a career as a clinical academic and research leader of the future. In addition to the partner institutes, N4 also includes collaboration with the Francis Crick Institute thereby adding to the opportunities for those accepted onto the programme.

The 4ward North Academy

Those who secure a place on the 3.5 year PhD programme will become ‘Wellcome clinical PhD fellows’, a prestigious marker of esteem for a future career combining research with clinical practice. This award replaces the legacy Wellcome Clinical PhD funding stream, i.e. salary + pension contributions, project running costs and an annual training allowance.

Those successful in securing a fellowship from the Academy will receive

• a comprehensive quarterly training programme with leading clinical academics and bespoke mentoring
• a personalised training plan with one of the Programme Directors
• a £2,000 per annum bursary for three years awarded after the PhD for flexible training and meeting attendance
• an opportunity to compete for our ‘Leading Scholars’ Programme’ in collaboration with the FCI which offers 12-months research support immediately after the PhD to pump-prime postdoctoral clinical career development applications

Those who are shortlisted but are not successful in securing a fellowship from the Academy will receive

• help in building their project.
• guidance, advice and mentorship through the application process for an equivalent research training award from other funders, such as the MRC

The seventh year of recruitment was launched in Sheffield in autumn 2022 and round two recruitment is now under way. Year 8 details will be announced shortly.

Enquiries can be sent to [email protected]

Application process

The 4ward North Clinical PhD Academy invites applications from high quality clinical trainees who wish to undertake a PhD as a first step towards combining research with a clinical career. The Academy is an exciting consortium built on leading research excellence in the Universities of Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Sheffield in collaboration with The Francis Crick Institute.

The Academy has won funding from Wellcome to award places on a prestigious Wellcome clinical PhD programme over a five-year period.

At the first stage, 20 applicants will be selected based on CV and short vision statement of why they want to undertake research training. All 20 will work-up a cutting-edge PhD proposal with our pool of leading supervisors.

Of these, five will be selected for funding by shortlisting and interview in spring 2024 (Stage 2 selection) and will begin their PhD as Wellcome clinical doctoral fellows in autumn 2024. Those successful at Stage 1 but not Stage 2 will be supported through the application process to other funders. The Academy can support all clinical specialties across the breadth of the four Universities.

Further details of the selection process, eligibility, application forms and important dates are at the  4Award North website .

To apply for this exciting opportunity applicants should submit a Stage 1 application form to [email protected] .

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Year of entry: 2024

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We work at the interface of chemistry, biology and medicine, and employ state-of-the-art laboratory methods in a concerted effort to advance understanding of the molecular basis of human disease, promote the discovery and validation of biomarkers, support the development of therapeutics, and assist the translation of biomedical discoveries. Our multidisciplinary group comprises analysts, biochemists, biologists, microbiologists, and clinicians.

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Training and development

All of our postgraduate researchers attend the Doctoral Academy Training Programme delivered by the Researcher Development team . The programme provides key transferable skills and equips our postgraduate researchers with the tools to progress beyond their research degree into influential positions within academia, industry and consultancy. The emphasis is on enhancing skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals, whether they relate to effective communication, disseminating research findings and project management skills.

Teaching and learning

Applicants are specifically matched with a Primary Supervisor and individual project based on their research interests and background.

International applicants interested in this research area can also consider our PhD programme with teaching certificate .

This unique programme will enable you to gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning, whilst also carrying out independent research on your chosen project.

Scholarships and bursaries

Funded programmes and projects are promoted throughout the year. Funding is available through UK Research Councils, charities and industry. We also have other internal awards and scholarships for the most outstanding applicants from within the UK and overseas.

For more information on available the types of funding we have available, please visit the  funded programmes  and  funding opportunities  pages.

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Clinical Sciences - PhD/ MSc by Research

Annual tuition fee for 2024/25: UK: £4,778 International: £27,360

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Our Clinical Sciences PhD/MSc by Research in the  Institute of Clinical Sciences  will provide you with the skills to contribute to research and transform you into a professional equipped with the knowledge and skills to deliver leading, 21st century healthcare and carry out life-changing medical research.

We continue to carry out cutting-edge research, particularly in the fields of dentistry, nursing and pharmacy, and you will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research. 

Our PhD/MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

You will work closely with your supervisory team who will help you clarify your project and support your development. Your thesis will represent an original contribution to knowledge and demonstrate independent judgement.

For all you need to know about our staff, news, research areas and the impact of our research visit the Institute of Clinical Sciences.

Why study this course?

When you join your programme you will become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medical and Dental Sciences  giving you access to:

• Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.
• Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and generic (transferable) training skills.
• Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.
• An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.
• State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.

You will also become part of the wider University of Birmingham postgraduate research community located at Westmere House where you have access to training and skills development, careers and employability advice, wellbeing and counselling services as well as welcome activities and events.

Ask a student mentor

The best people to ask about postgraduate study are the students that have done it. Our mentor scheme enables you to directly contact student mentors with any questions that you have about studying here and will offer help and advice from a student perspective. Please feel free to contact the mentors directly using the question box on their profile page.

PhD and MSc by Research Lab: UK: £4,778 full-time, £2,389 part-time International: £27,360 full-time, £13,680 part-time

MSc by Research full-time Non-Lab: UK: £4,778 International: £21,360

MSc by Research part-time Non-Lab: UK: £2,389 International: £10,680

The fees quoted are for one year only. If you are studying over two or more years, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years.

Find out about our latest vacancies and scholarship opportunities by searching our  Doctoral Researcher Database .

We welcome enquiries from students who have obtained funding and self-funded students looking to conduct research in other areas and encourage prospective doctoral students to  contact our staff  to discuss their intended area of study. 

To search for postgraduate research funding opportunities to support your studies at the University of Birmingham use our funding database .

How To Apply

Before you make your application.

When submitting an application for any postgraduate programme, you are also required to submit supporting documentation to accompany your application form. To give your application the best chance of success follow our  step-by-step guide .

Making your application

If you have got everything ready to apply then please go to the Apply Now button at the top of this page. We look forward to receiving your application.

International applicants

We encourage you to apply early, so that you have plenty of time to prepare the necessary travel, study and immigration documents. In some cases, it may be a time-consuming process. You will find further information and guidance for prospective students regarding visas and immigration on our Student Help pages.

After you have submitted your application

Once you've completed your online application and submitted it electronically, it will be checked by staff in the Postgraduate Admissions team before being sent to the College of Medical and Dental Sciences for consideration. Selection processes differ depending on the type of application you have made.

If you need any help with you application or have any further queries please contact us:

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To apply for a postgraduate research programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. We have put together some helpful information on the research programme application process and supporting documents on our how to apply page . Please read this information carefully before completing your application.

Our Standard Requirements

2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.

International Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 14/20 from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Argentinian university, with a promedio of at least 7.5, may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent

Applicants who hold a Masters degree will be considered for admission to PhD study.

Holders of a good four-year Diplomstudium/Magister or a Masters degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a good 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan, with a minimum GPA of 4/5 or 80% will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Birmingham.

For postgraduate research programmes applicants should have a good 5-year Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991), with a minimum grade point average of 4/5 or 80%, from a recognised higher education institution or a Masters or “Magistr Diplomu” or “Kandidat Nauk” from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students who hold a Masters degree from the University of Botswana with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (70%/B/'very good') will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Please note 4-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a Diploma of Higher Education. 5-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree.

Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

A Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree from a recognised Brazilian university:

• A grade of 7.5/10 for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement
• A grade of 6.5/10for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement

Holders of a good Bachelors degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good post-2001 Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a minimum average of 14 out of 20 (or 70%) on a 4-year Licence, Bachelor degree or Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce (DESC) or Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Holders of a bachelor degree with honours from a recognised Canadian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A GPA of 3.0/4, 7.0/9 or 75% is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1.

Holders of the Licenciado or equivalent Professional Title from a recognised Chilean university will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD study will preferably hold a Magister degree or equivalent.

Students with a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. However please note that we will only consider students who meet the entry guidance below.  Please note: for the subject areas below we use the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table)  ,  Shanghai Ranking 2023 (full table) , and Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023 .

需要具备学士学位（4年制）的申请人可申请研究生课程。请根据所申请的课程查看相应的入学要求。 请注意，中国院校名单参考 软科中国大学排名2022（总榜） ，  软科中国大学排名2023（总榜） ，以及 软科中国艺术类高校名单2023 。  

Business School    - MSc programmes (excluding MBA)  

商学院硕士课程（MBA除外）入学要求

School of Computer Science – all MSc programmes 计算机学院硕士课程入学要求

College of Social Sciences – courses listed below 社会科学 学院部分硕士课程入学要求 MA Education  (including all pathways) MSc TESOL Education MSc Public Management MA Global Public Policy MA Social Policy MA Sociology Department of Political Science and International Studies  全部硕士课程 International Development Department  全部硕士课程

  All other programmes (including MBA)   所有其他 硕士课程（包括 MBA）入学要求

Please note:

• Borderline cases: We may consider students with lower average score (within 5%) on a case-by-case basis if you have a relevant degree and very excellent grades in relevant subjects and/or relevant work experience. 如申请人均分低于相应录取要求（5%以内），但具有出色学术背景，优异的专业成绩，以及（或）相关的工作经验，部分课程将有可能单独酌情考虑。
• Please contact the China Recruitment Team for any questions on the above entry requirements. 如果您对录取要求有疑问，请联系伯明翰大学中国办公室   [email protected]

Holders of the Licenciado/Professional Title from a recognised Colombian university will be considered for our Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent.

Holders of a good bachelor degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.  Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Bacclaureus (Bachelors) from a recognised Croatian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 out of 5.0, vrlo dobar ‘very good’, or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelors degree(from the University of the West Indies or the University of Technology) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A Class II Upper Division degree is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1. For further details on particular institutions please refer to the list below.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Masters degree or Mphil from the University of the West Indies.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, or a GPA of 3 out of 4, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bakalár from a recognised Czech Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, velmi dobre ‘very good’ (post-2004) or 2, velmi dobre ‘good’ (pre-2004), or a good post-2002 Magistr (Masters), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 7-10 out of 12 (or 8 out of 13) or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters/ Magisterkonfereus/Magister Artium degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Ecuadorian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 70% or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Magister/Masterado or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Licenciado with excellent grades can be considered.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bakalaurusekraad from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 4/5 or B, or a good one- or two-year Magistrikraad from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with very good grades (grade B, 3.5/4 GPA or 85%) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

Holders of a good Kandidaatti / Kandidat (old system), a professional title such as Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Vetinary Medicine), or a Maisteri / Magister (new system), Lisensiaatti / Licenciat, Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (new system) or Proviisori / Provisor from a recognised Finnish Higher Education institution, with a minimum overall grade of 2/3 or 4/5, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters/Maîtrise with a minimum overall grade of 13 out of 20, or a Magistère / Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies / Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Specialisées / Mastère Specialis, from a recognised French university or Grande École to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5, or a good two-year Lizentiat / Aufbaustudium / Zweites Staatsexamen or a Masters degree from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good four-year Ptychio (Bachelor degree) with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, from a recognised Greek university (AEI), and will usually be required to have completed a good Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis (Masters degree) from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

4-year Licenciado is deemed equivalent to a UK bachelors degree. A score of 75 or higher from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) can be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 60 is comparable to a UK 2.2.  Private universities have a higher pass mark, so 80 or higher should be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 70 is comparable to a UK 2.2

The Hong Kong Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Students with bachelor degrees awarded by universities in Hong Kong may be considered for entry to one of our postgraduate degree programmes.

Students with Masters degrees may be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Alapfokozat / Alapképzés or Egyetemi Oklevel from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 3.5, or a good Mesterfokozat (Masters degree) or Egyetemi Doktor (university doctorate), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of the 4 year Sarjana (S1) from a recognised Indonesian institution will be considered for postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary with a minimum requirement of a GPA of 2.8.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution, with 100 out of 110 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students who hold the Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for entry to a postgraduate Masters degree provided they achieve a sufficiently high overall score in their first (Bachelor) degree. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a B average from a good Japanese university is usually considered equivalent to a UK 2:1.

Students with a Masters degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for PhD study. A high overall grade will be necessary to be considered.

Students who have completed their Specialist Diploma Мамаң дипломы/Диплом специалиста) or "Magistr" (Магистр дипломы/Диплом магистра) degree (completed after 1991) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate Masters degrees and, occasionally, directly for PhD degrees.  Holders of a Bachelor "Bakalavr" degree (Бакалавр дипломы/Диплом бакалавра) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of  2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, may also be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/50

Holders of a good Postgraduate Diploma (professional programme) from a recognised university or institution of Higher Education, with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 out of 10, or a post-2000 Magistrs, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 16/20 or 80% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Libya will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 70% for 2:1 equivalency or 65% for 2:2 equivalency. Alternatively students will require a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or BB to be considered.

Holders of a good pre-2001 Magistras from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, or a good post-2001 Magistras, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (comparable to a UK PGDip) or Masters degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (70-74% or A or Marginal Distinction from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 60-69% or B or Bare Distinction/Credit is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Malaysian institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum of 3.0) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good Bachelors degree from the University of Malta with a minimum grade of 2:1 (Hons), and/or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) from a recognised institution (including the University of Mauritius) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2:1).

Students who hold the Licenciado/Professional Titulo from a recognised Mexican university with a promedio of at least 8 will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.

Students who have completed a Maestria from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree, licence or Maîtrise and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Students with a good four year honours degree from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. PhD applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Doctoraal from a recognised Dutch university with a minimum overall grade of 7 out of 10, and/or a good Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (minimum 4 years and/or level 400) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of B/Very Good or 1.6-2.5 for a 2.1 equivalency, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters, Mastergrad, Magister. Artium, Sivilingeniør, Candidatus realium or Candidatus philologiae degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0/4 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in the Palestinian Territories will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3/4 or 80% for 2:1 equivalency or a GPA of 2.5/4 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.    

Holders of the Título de Licenciado /Título de (4-6 years) or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Paraguayan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 4/5 or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent.  The Título Intermedio is a 2-3 year degree and is equivalent to a HNC, it is not suitable for postgraduate entry but holders of this award could be considered for second year undergraduate entry or pre-Masters.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría / Magister or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Título/Grado de Licenciado/a with excellent grades can be considered.

Holders of the Licenciado, with at least 13/20 may be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. The Grado de Bachiller is equivalent to an ordinary degree, so grades of 15+/20 are required.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría or equivalent qualification.

Holders of a good pre-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4 out of 5, dobry ‘good’, and/or a good Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Studiów Podyplomowych (Certificate of Postgraduate Study) or post-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4.5/4+ out of 5, dobry plus 'better than good', will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Licenciado from a recognised university, or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised Polytechnic Institution, with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, and/or a good Mestrado / Mestre (Masters) from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Romanian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree/Diploma de Master/Diploma de Studii Academice Postuniversitare (Postgraduate Diploma - Academic Studies) or Diploma de Studii Postuniversitare de Specializare (Postgraduate Diploma - Specialised Studies) to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) or Диплом Магистра (Magistr) degree from recognised universities in Russia (minimum GPA of 4.0) will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes/PhD study.

Students who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree with at least 16/20 or 70% will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Students who hold a Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies,Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. A score of 14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2

Students who hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (or a score of 60-69% or B+) from a well ranked institution will be considered for most our Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees with a 2:1 requirement.

Students holding a good Bachelors Honours degree will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a good three-year Bakalár or pre-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, Vel’mi dobrý ‘very good’, and/or a good Inžinier or a post-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (Bachelors degree), Diplomant (Professionally oriented first degree), Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first degree) or Visoko Obrazovanja (until 1999) from a recognised Slovenian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8.0 out of 10, and/or a good Diploma specializacija (Postgraduate Diploma) or Magister (Masters) will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students who hold a Bachelor Honours degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores / Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (70%) or a distinction (75%).

Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a Bachelor degree from a recognised South Korean institution (usually with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.5) will be considered for Masters programmes.

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 7 out of 10 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or a CGPA 3.30/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Kandidatexamen (Bachelors degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelors degree) from a recognised Swedish Higher Education institution with the majority of subjects with a grade of VG (Val godkänd), and/or a good Magisterexamen (Masters degree), International Masters degree or Licentiatexamen (comparable to a UK Mphil), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good "PostGraduate Certificate" or "PostGraduate Diploma" or a Masters degree from a recognised Swiss higher education institution (with a minimum GPA of 5/6 or 8/10 or 2/5 (gut-bien-bene/good) for a 2.1 equivalence) may be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree (from 75% to 85% depending upon the university in Taiwan) from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate Masters study. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for entry to our postgraduate research programmes.

Holders of a good Masters degree or Mphil from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.

Students with a Bachelors degree from the following universities may be considered for entry to postgraduate programmes:

• Ateneo de Manila University - Quezon City
• De La Salle University - Manila
• University of Santo Tomas
• University of the Philippines - Diliman

Students from all other institutions with a Bachelors and a Masters degree or relevant work experience may be considered for postgraduate programmes.

Grading Schemes

1-5 where 1 is the highest 2.1 = 1.75 2.2 = 2.25 

Out of 4.0 where 4 is the highest 2.1 = 3.0 2.2 = 2.5

Letter grades and percentages 2.1 = B / 3.00 / 83% 2.2 = C+ / 2.5 / 77%

Holders of a postdoctoral qualification from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.  Students may be considered for PhD study if they have a Masters from one of the above listed universities.

Holders of a Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.

Holders of a Yuksek Diplomasi from a recognised university will be considered for PhD study.

Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (2.1) or GPA of 3.5/5.0

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree / Диплом бакалавра (Dyplom Bakalavra), Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) or a Dyplom Magistra from a recognised Ukrainian higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0, 3.5/4, 8/12 or 80% or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

The University will consider students who hold an Honours degree from a recognised institution in the USA with a GPA of:

• 2.8 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:2 requirement 
• 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for entry to programmes with a 2:1 requirement 

Please note that some subjects which are studied at postgraduate level in the USA, eg. Medicine and Law, are traditionally studied at undergraduate level in the UK.

Holders of the Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree) or Diplomi (Specialist Diploma), awarded by prestigious universities, who have attained high grades in their studies will be considered for postgraduate study.  Holders of the Fanlari Nomzodi (Candidate of Science), where appropriate, will be considered for PhD study.

Holders of the Licenciatura/Título or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Venezuelan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Scales of 1-5, 1-10 and 1-20 are used, an overall score of 70% or equivalent can be considered equivalent to a UK 2.1.  Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Maestria or equivalent qualification

Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Vietnamese institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum GPA of 7.0 and above) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.  Holders of a Masters degree (thac si) will be considered for entry to PhD programmes.

Students who hold a Masters degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or a mark of 2.0/2.5 (A) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.   

Students who hold a good Bachelor Honours degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. 

International Students

Learn more about  international entry requirements  

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries; our  country pages  show you what qualifications we accept from your country.

English Language Requirements

You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

• by holding an  English language qualification  to the right level
• by taking and successfully completing one of our  English courses for international students

Please note IELTS requirements for Postgraduate Research programmes in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences are 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

If you need help with your English language skills then support is available. 

The English for Academic Purposes Presessional course is for international students who have a conditional offer to study at the University, but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is tailored to your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirements for your programme without retaking IELTS. The EAP programme runs throughout the year and offers different programme lengths ranging from 42 weeks to 6 weeks. The length of course you need depends on your future course, your existing IELTS score and the English level you need for your university degree.

Find out more about the  English for Academic Purposes Presessional  course.

To help you identify a supervisor related to your research area you may like to explore the research interests of our academic staff. The Institute of Clinical Sciences is made up of a number of education-focused schools covering key areas of clinical practice and science including:

• Biomedical Science
• Full Institute of Clinical Sciences staff list

The profession-based education provided through our study and research programmes prepares our students to fulfill demanding positions in healthcare and biomedical research.

Search our  Doctoral Researcher Database  to find out about our latest vacancies and scholarship opportunities.

We have a global reputation for our world leading research and teaching as follows:

• Times 2023: Ranked 10th for Dentistry, 15th for Pharmacology & Pharmacy and 15th for Medicine.
• Complete University Guide 2024: Ranked 10th for Biomedical Science, 10th for Dentistry, 11th for Pharmacy, 15th for Nursing and 19th for Medicine.
• Guardian 2024: Ranked 14th for Biomedical Science (previously Anatomy & Physiology), 8th for Dentistry.
• QS World rankings 2023: 67th for Medicine, 40th for Anatomy & Physiology, 22nd for Dentistry, and Pharmacy ranked in the top 100. The Life Sciences and Medicine overarching faculty area is ranked joint 62nd in the world.
• US News rankings 2023: 26th for Surgery and 65th for Clinical Medicine.
• Shanghai rankings 2022: 22nd for Dentistry and 51st – 75th for Clinical Medicine.
• Times Higher Education rankings 2024: 74th for Clinical & Health.

Our employability rates within the College are excellent, with 95% of all surveyed students achieving employment within a year of study.

A high proportion of our postgraduate research students go onto roles such as Research fellow/ postdoctoral researcher, medical writer, scientist/ research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, and clinical trial coordinator.

Employers include the NHS Trusts, Cancer Research UK, pharma and biotech companies (including AstraZeneca, Covance, Binding Site, Immunocore, Johnson and Johnson), Medical Communications agencies (e.g. Fishawack, Insight Medical Writing), the Armed Forces and the University of Birmingham.

Career support through Career Network

A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists. Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical; communication and teaching; and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It will also enable you to provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.

Whatever path you choose to take as a postgraduate researcher, the University offers guidance and support in all aspects of planning your next step. Our resources include:

• Alumni biographies and talks to learn more about their career journey and reflect on the journey you may follow after completing your PhD;
• Resources for writing industry or academic specific applications, CVs and cover letters;
• Up to date information about the PhD labour market;
• Career planning guide;
• Job searching resources both for roles within academia and non-academia;
• Training and skills development workshops for postgraduate researchers;
• Access to the Postgraduate Enterprise Summer School
• Virtual Consultancy Challenge
• 1-1 Business start-up advice

Find out more on our  Careers Network for Postgraduate Researchers web pages .

Our Careers Network offers free online resources, face to face consultation and also runs the Global Careers blog, with posts about having a career abroad and international graduates building a career in the UK. International students are also supported via the Global Careers event series, designed for international students, focusing on country or industry specific job applications and interview skills.

Events in the past have included:

• Hays Asia recruitment event - for offices across China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia
• Global opportunities at Amazon
• Global University Career Development Conference (GUCDC)
• LinkedIn group for international students and alumni from the University of Birmingham to connect
• Online chat events

Phd Integrated in Clinical and Health Research

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Our individually tailored Integrated PhD in Clinical and Health Research focuses on developing highly skilled research-led innovators in healthcare.

It is multiprofessional, offers a tailored approach to studying for a PhD, and includes comprehensive research methods training.

Introducing your degree

This innovative programme is particularly suitable if you are seeking to build on your essential research skills to develop high level methodological expertise and skills for applied research. It is flexible and student-centred, with an intermediate award of MRes Clinical and Health Research. Having completed an intensive modular training programme, you will submit an original piece of research for your doctoral thesis. Individualised support will be provided by a team of two supervisors in a faculty with a thriving postgraduate research community and close links clinical practice partners. You can complete the Integrated PhD over four to five years full time, or seven to eight years part time.

Programme Overview

Here at Health Sciences our Integrated PhD is flexible and student-centred, with an intermediate award of MRes Clinical and Health Research, and an integrated system of progression reviews to facilitate progress towards a PhD.

It will also help you to achieve the core competencies relating to research detailed within the NHS knowledge and skills framework, as well as the competency framework for clinical research nurses.

As an Integrated PhD student you will receive individualised support and supervision from two recognised research experts.

View the programme specification document for this course

For further information on this health sciences doctorate programme, please contact PhD Programme Lead Dr Tracey Harding [email protected]  or Dr Nikki Jarrett or Dr Ruth Turk (Deputies).

You can apply to register to undertake a postgraduate degree using our online application here for further information call +44 (0)23 8059 5500 or email [email protected]

Our Research Groups

Active Living and Rehabilitation

Complex Healthcare Processes 

Fundamental Care and Safety 

Health Work and Systems

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements.

Candidates for the programme must satisfy the post-graduate Regulations for Admission to Degree Programmes as specified in the General Regulations. The University welcomes applications from students who meet the entry requirements and who can demonstrate financial support for their studies.

In addition, the normal requirement for entry to the Integrated PhD is a good first degree (first or second class) in a relevant subject from an approved University or institution of higher education.

In accordance with University policy, applicants for whom English is a second language must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English. The minimum requirement for direct entry on the programme is 6.5 IELTS overall and a minimum of 6.0 in each discipline (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Entry requirements via the University’s pre-sessional English language programme are available on PhD Research Doctorate page . 

Selection process

All candidates must satisfy the Programme Director that they are competent to pursue the programme. Candidates must also be approved by the Faculty in which they will be supervised for their empirical work. The right to refuse permission shall be reserved to the Programme Director.

The Admissions Process

All prospective candidates are required to complete an application form, indicating their reasons for wishing to enrol and outlining ideas for their proposed research project. The names of two referees, who can comment on their academic ability and clinical experience, are requested. Applicants will be interviewed either in person, by phone, or on-line (e.g. Skype) prior to acceptance.

This page contains specific entry requirements for this course. Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country.

Programme Structure

Typical course content.

You will complete a rigorous programme of required modules in applied health care research, along with another module of your choice.

Finally you will submit an original piece of research for your doctoral thesis. This will evidence sophisticated analysis and research-based conclusions.

Our individually tailored Integrated PhD in Clinical and Health Research focuses on developing highly skilled research-led innovators in healthcare. 

The programme can be taken either full- or part-time. The minimum time for completion of the programme will be 4 years (full-time) and 7 years (part-time). The maximum time will be 5 years (full-time) and 8 years (part-time). There will be one cohort per year, commencing in October.

Part 1 of the programme (Year 1 full-time, Years 1-2 part-time) focuses on research training modules.

When you have successfully completed Part 1, you will be eligible for an intermediate award of MRes Clinical & Health Research.

Part 2 of the programme (Years 2-4 full-time, Years 3-7 part-time) integrates professional and transferable skills training with the process of research and thesis preparation.

Modules contributing to Part 1 are:

1. HLTH6177 Designing and Conducting Clinical Research (10 ECTS)

2. HLTH6110 Applied Qualitative Research Methods (10 ECTS)

3. HLTH6111 Applied Quantitative Research Methods (10 ECTS)

4. HLTH6114 Clinical Research in Practice (10 ECTS)

5. HLTH6116 Developing Research Skills (10 ECTS)

6. One choice of required module (10 ECTS) taken from the FoHS portfolio of M-level modules †

7. HLTH8012 Research Dissertation (30 ECTS)

The Research Dissertation module is offered at Level 8 and completion of this module will entitle you to the intermediate award of MRes in Clinical & Health Research. While undertaking this module, you will be supported by an action learning group (ALG), facilitated by an experienced member of academic staff, together with other members of your cohort. The purpose of the ALG will be to rehearse with you and critically reflect upon key research skills and values, and to formatively address the process of developing and implementing a small piece of original research. This piece of research will act as a bridge to your doctoral research project by giving you the opportunity to develop methodological expertise and the skills of a researcher in the field, and by, for example generating a key dataset, piloting techniques, or assessing feasibility relevant to future work.

Recognition of prior learning  (RPL) may be granted up to a maximum of one third of a Masters programme (30 ECTS).

The following credit structure of 270 ECTS credit points is set out in the University guidance on Integrated PhD programmes:

• 60 ECTS credit points may be undertaken at FHEQ Level 7 during Year 1 (full-time) or Years 1-2 (part-time);

• 30 ECTS credit points must be undertaken at FHEQ Level 8 by the end of Year 3;

• 180 ECTS credit points are notionally allocated to thesis preparation at FHEQ Level 8.

Progression from Year 1 to Year 2 (full-time) or Year 2 to Year 3 (part-time) is dependent on passing all Level 7 modules (60 ECTS credit points) and completion of the level 8 Research Dissertation module (30 ECTS credit points).

Professional and transferrable skills are a key part of the required modules. We will support you to consider the advantages of developing professional and transferrable skills when choosing your additional module.

In addition, the Faculty through its seminars, workshops, and postgraduate forums, and Researcher Development and Training Centre through Gradbook, offers a wide range of further opportunities for experience and learning in the use of communication and information technology, writing for academic purposes, presentation skills for researchers, and teaching in higher education.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees.

Fees for postgraduate research degrees vary across the University. All fees are listed for UK, EU and international full-time and part-time students alphabetically by course name.

Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.

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This multi-disciplinary programme is your opportunity to move your career forward by strengthening your research abilities. It will benefit those who aspire to a clinical academic career or a leadership role in healthcare practice, research and education.

If your ambition is to conduct clinical research at the very highest level, the Integrated PhD in Clinical and Health research could be the key to your success. This research doctorate is especially suitable for nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, podiatrists, health care educators, managers, health scientists and social scientists, looking to carry out research related to health and social care.

As part of the programme, you will follow the Research Development Framework closely, which will help you to make important decisions about your ongoing career development.

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Clinical Trials and Methodology MPhil/PhD

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Pharmacology

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ICTM has a particular focus on developing and delivering innovations in methodology that improve clinical trials, meta-analysis and epidemiological studies. The institute collaborates with national and international partners, which ensures student projects have immediate relevance and application. Recent graduates have secured employment in clinical trials units, academic research departments and the pharmaceutical industry.

Graduates are likely to pursue careers as researchers or managers in a clinical trials unit, a pharmaceutical company, or another health research environment. Employability

During the programme, you will develop core skills in the methodology of clinical trials and how to conduct and write up research. You will also develop skills relating to your own research topic. For example, if you pursue a statistical project, you will develop expertise in the application and methodology of medical statistics. The skills developed during the PhD will enable you to work as independent researchers in whichever environment you subsequently choose.

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A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s degree (preferably with a merit or distinction) in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students... more

Drug Discovery and Development MSc

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Clinical Drug Development MRes

Clinical drug development msc, pharmaceutics msc.

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The Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London provides an ideal environment to undertake research. The Faculty is one of the largest in Europe and is at the forefront of translating biomedical discoveries into patient benefit. The College's 2021 REF score ranks top in the UK overall – with a greater proportion of 4* “world-leading” research than any other UK university. Imperial ranks first in the UK for research outputs, first in the UK for research environment, and first for research impact among Russell Group universities. Our extensive postgraduate and doctoral training programmes immerse students and researchers in world-leading scientific discovery and its translation to public health improvements.

There are a number of PhD schemes that support clinically active doctors to undertake a full-time higher research degree at Imperial College London. Collectively these opportunities are known as Clinical Research Training Fellowships – or CRTF. For further details about how CRTF programmes are structured and arranged please visit our  CRTF section .

A number of different research funding bodies support/host CRTF clinical PhD opportunities at Imperial – visit the pages later in this section to find out more about the different PhD programmes available .

During their programmes clinical PhD fellows will be located within a Department, Centre, Institute or section within the wider Faculty setting. To complement the support provided already by each setting, the Clinical Academic Training Office (CATO) acts as central information hub for guiding fellows as they undertake PhD programmes, advance through their clinical academic careers and move into further research fellowships – visit the  PhD support pages  to see what is on offer.

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• Leadership module focuses on leadership theory, reflexive leadership practice and the development and critique of leadership within the health sector.
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Our Professional Doctor of Clinical Research (DClinRes), based in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, is a unique collaboration between the School of Psychology and the University of Exeter Medical School. It has been designed to meet the challenge of providing high quality clinical research training for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), including those in leadership roles, especially:​

• Radiography,​
• Physiotherapy,​
• Speech and language therapy,​​
• Sport and exercise science​,
• Also including: CBT/psychotherapy, and medicine, however all AHPs are suitable.

This Research Doctorate provides a programme of teaching, academic assignments and supervised research training and usually takes a minimum of four years part-time to complete. It may be undertaken by applicants who have completed training in a clinical or health field.

In building upon programme members’ sound clinical grounding the programme emphasises the development of evidence based practice and practice based evidence. Students are helped to consider what constitutes evidence; the particular strengths and weaknesses of particular kinds of evidence.

Exeter has an international reputation for research relevant to clinical practice. This doctoral programme is part of a wider portfolio of Clinical Doctorates within the department of   Psychology at Exeter .

Delivered by leading academics and practitioners, the programme aims to educate Allied Health Professionals to shift the major focus of their research activities from a tradition characterised by work which is predominantly descriptive, cross-sectional and introspective, to one which is translational, experimental, longitudinal, generalisable and implementation focussed.

The programme includes advanced training in clinical research leadership skills and organisational practice, and is underpinned by the Medical Research Council’s mixed-methods Complex Interventions Research Framework. The Doctorate offers participants the opportunity to complete a Service Related Research Project/Quality Improvement Project linked to their area of practice allowing them to evaluate their local clinical service. In addition, participants undertake a Major Clinical Research Project related to their area of practice and aligned with the strategic aims within their local service and organisation.

The programme is based on the latest guidance for research which investigates how to develop and determine the components, efficacy, effectiveness, applicability and translational utility of complex healthcare interventions for complex interventions in medicine. It integrates investigative methods for complex interventions through a mixed methodological process of development, feasibility/piloting, evaluation and implementation.

In order to be considered for the DClinRes course you will normally be expected to meet all of the following criteria (or equivalent of):

• MSc, MA or equivalent experience
• Qualified practitioner, registration with appropriate professional body ie HCPC/NMC
• Professional practice experience
• Working in a setting within the health or related sector

The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2 : view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country .

You can   apply online using our application portal , where you will be able to submit your research proposal, academic CV and other supporting documents

Application dates

The DClinRes is not accepting admissions for the academic year 24/25. The next intake will be for a September 2025 start. Applications will be open in January 2025.

We offer interviews in Summer. Interviews can take place in the university in person, or remotely (on MS Teams or Zoom).

Interviews will be scheduled in late June.

Offers will be made at the beginning of July.

After 1 July we accept applications on a rolling individual basis.

Please note: programmes are subject to minimum enrolment cohort numbers.

Fees and funding

Fees 2024/25

Tuition fees per year 2024/25

• £8,500 per annum for years 1 and 2, and £5,000 per annum for years 3 to 6

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• £10,500 per annum for years 1 and 2; £7,900 per annum for years 3 to 6

Fees 2023/24

Tuition fees per year 2023/24

• £7,500 year 1 and 2; £3,800 year 3 to 6 
• £8,500 year 1 and 2; £5,500 year 3 to 6 

Current funding opportunities

Our Postgraduate Funding webpage provides links to further information. If you are considering a PhD in the future, in addition to University of Exeter funding, we have been successful at securing postgraduate funding for PhD research through our Funded centres .

Current available funding

Course content.

This is a part time doctorate designed to fit in with qualified practitioners' existing commitments, draw upon their existing clinical practice and provide a framework for continuing professional development.

The course structure consists of: 

• Typically short teaching blocks (2-4 days) 5 times a year (which are the only times that attendance at the University of Exeter site is essential), with online teaching in between these blocks.
• Occasional facilitated tutorials based on specific assignments, convened across the UK that can also be accessed internationally via Teams or similar video communications platforms.
• Individual research supervision from a named supervisor, who is your main contact after the first two years of the programme, as you work on the major clinical research project.
• Self-study (on average a day a week) to study, complete assignments, and conduct research.

Example programme Structure

Below is a typical outline of modules providing examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, and student demand.

Progression through the first two years of the doctorate requires successful completion of continuously assessed tasks which are coordinated across the first four modules to ensure a reasonable workload. These are supplemented with a number of formatively assessed assignments.

Feedback is regularly sought from students on the quality of teaching and all other aspects of the programme.

Selected examples of projects completed by graduates of this programme:

• Boswell, L. (2021), Making sense of relationship and sexual adjustment in heterosexual couples living with vulvodynia: an interpretative phenomenological analysis.
• Mullan, J.P. (2020), the experiences of physiotherapy independent prescribing in primary care: implications for professional identity and practice.
• Evans, A.E. (2018), Supervisors’ and supervisees’ perspectives of mindfulness-based supervision: a grounded theory study
• Cantin, P. (2017), Quality Assurance Procedures in Non-Obstetric Diagnostic Ultrasound: A Study of the Reliability of Current Methods.
• Parrot, L. (2014), Communication participation for adult aided communicators with cerebral palsy; a discourse analytic approach.
• Harris, R. (2013), Experiencing the research role of the consultant radiographer: a grounded theory study.

Supervision

As well as senior and experienced trained clinicians who are also working in various clinical settings, teaching on the programme, students also have access to senior, research active supervisors and teachers in a range of research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative, with a wide spectrum of research interests. For more information about the course team and their clinical and research interests, see our  Staff Profiles.  

You can expect:

• High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential
• A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements
• Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students
• Regular meetings with your supervisor
• Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors

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The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care at King's is a world-leading centre for applied and allied healthcare, clinical research and education. Our focus is on training the healthcare leaders of the future, with a strong commitment to providing post-qualification programmes of the highest quality. The Clinical Research MRes and PGCert is a multi-disciplinary course aimed at practitioners who wish to develop their clinical or academic research careers. The course seeks to enhance the skills and knowledge needed for supporting, delivering and integrating research into clinical practice, as well as fostering evidence-based practice. Practitioners with the appropriate innovation and critical-thinking skills may be supported to undertake further study at MPhil/PhD level with the aim of developing a future clinical academic career.

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The postgraduate research opportunities we currently have available in our Clinical Trials Unit are listed below.

Please ensure that you specify the name of the project and supervisor within your application.

Applicants must select their project of interest and apply online selecting one of the following course codes:

MPhil/PhD in Health Sciences (RMDA-B91P)

MPhil/PhD in Nursing (RASS-B718)

MPhil/PhD in Clinical Education (RMDA-B91F)

MD in Medicine (RMDA-A33P)

MSc by Research in Health Sciences (RMDA-B92P)

*PhD by Published Work (RMDA-B91P)

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If none of the projects available are suitable, you should apporach one of the approved supervisors and develop a project together. The supervisor will then need to get the project approved by the Research Degrees Team to allow you to apply directly to the aprooved project. The list of approved supervisors and their research interests can be found here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/study/researchdegrees-copy-newlayout-dec18/howtoapply/supervisorslist

*Please note that applicants apply for the PhD by Published Work do not have to specify a project but must identify a mentor from the approve approved list of supervisors d list of supervisors .

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Clinical PhD fellowships are available for clinical health professionals with an aptitude for research and the potential to become future leaders in genomics, biomedicine and healthcare science.

The application process for the 2024 intake of the Wellcome Sanger Institute Clinical PhD Programme is now closed. The closing date was Thursday 2nd November 2023 (midday GMT). Interviews will be held at the beginning of January 2024 – exact dates to be confirmed.

Successful candidates will need to have started their PhD by the end of 2024.

The Wellcome Sanger Institute Clinical PhD Programme is a 3-year programme, run in partnership with the PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia .

The PhD Programme for Health Professionals aims to provide high-quality research training to clinical health professionals with an aptitude for research, to enable them to become future leaders in medical and healthcare science.

The Programme offers training opportunities with world-leading researchers in outstanding environments, spanning basic science, translational medicine, and interdisciplinary, behavioural and applied health research. All we are looking for in our trainees is the pursuit of research excellence, hard work and the will to make a difference to health.

Up to seven fellowships are available each year, two of which are funded by the Sanger Institute. To be eligible to hold one of these fellowships, you must be qualified in clinical, dental or veterinary medicine, or be a non-medical health professional, and be registered with a national professional regulatory body in the UK (please see FAQs  for eligibility). In addition, medical, dental and veterinary applicants must be in a training grade (i.e., not a Consultant, University Faculty or equivalent position). Non-medical health professionals may be at different stages in their clinical careers, but should possess sufficient relevant research experience to be able to take advantage of this unique opportunity. They also would not be expected to be University Faculty or equivalent position. Salaries are maintained in accordance with recognised UK clinical scales.

It is important to note that fellowships supported by the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia are only open to health professionals in clinical training in the UK, whereas Sanger Institute funded fellowships are open to health professionals in clinical training both in the UK and overseas. However, all successful candidates must be registered with the appropriate national professional regulatory body in the UK prior to commencement of the fellowship.

For medical graduates who do not hold academic clinical fellowships (ACFs) and non-medical health professionals, there is the opportunity to undertake a three-month pre-doctoral research placement. During this time, you can undertake mini-projects with research groups in your areas of interest, thereby enabling you to make an informed choice of PhD project and supervisor(s).

For more information about research opportunities at the Sanger Institute, please see some examples of Potential PhD projects below.

Those health professionals who choose to carry out their PhD at the Sanger Institute are expected to attend training courses in transferable and general research skills, participate in the students’ journal club, present their work regularly and attend seminars. They also have to present their work annually at a Summer Symposium held jointly with the other students on the PhD Programme for Health Professionals. In addition, the Directors of the Programme arrange ‘clinical’ mentoring for all Programme students. Students on the Programme are able to hold honorary contracts at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in order to maintain their clinical links.

Within the first few months of their PhD, in common with the other students on the PhD Programme for Health Professionals, our clinical students have to prepare a research proposal for their project in the form of a ‘Project Grant Application’. This is discussed with a panel of leading academics connected with the Programme. Student progress is monitored by assessment of their first year report and by thesis committee meetings, which take place at least once per year.

For information on how to make an application to our Clinical PhD Programme please go to the How to apply section below.

To see what some of our former clinical PhD students have achieved during their time at the Institute, and since, please go to the Case studies section below.

University of Cambridge affiliation

Students at the Wellcome Sanger Institute are awarded a University of Cambridge PhD degree.

The Wellcome Sanger Institute was granted affiliation with the University of Cambridge as a ‘University Partner Institution’ in 1995. All postgraduate students at the Institute are registered with the University and are members of a Cambridge College . This allows our students to take an active part in the University’s academic and social life and brings many benefits such as access to events/courses run by University departments and the Postgraduate School of Life Sciences , and access to University facilities such as the library and the careers service .

Potential PhD projects

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is a world leader in genomics research. Our Faculty apply and explore genomic technologies at scale to advance understanding of biology and improve health. Making discoveries not easily made elsewhere, our research delivers insights across health, disease, evolution and pathogen biology. We take on the challenges of applying our research to the real world, where we aim to bring benefit to people and society.  Please visit our  potential supervisors  page for information on Faculty members and their research areas.

Examples of potential PhD projects include:

• Exploring synthetic lethality for cancer drug discovery – Dr David Adams
• Using single-cell genomics and DNA sequencing to identify novel drug targets for inflammatory bowel disease – Dr Carl Anderson
• Mapping tissue microenvironments and cellular trajectories in glioblastoma using single cell and spatial genomics – Dr Omer Bayraktar
• Finding the origins of human cancer – Prof Sam Behjati
• Host pathogen interactions in chronic lung disease – Dr Josie Bryant
• Oncology drug target discovery using functional genomics – Dr Mathew Garnett
• Educating the developing human immune system – Prof Muzz Haniffa
• High-throughput mutagenesis to induce skin tumours in a hair-bearing skin organoid model – Prof Muzz Haniffa and Dr David Adams
• Dissecting pathogen genomic adaptation and host response using an inducible pluripotent skin organoid model – Prof Muzz Haniffa, Dr Ewan Harrison and Dr Josie Bryant
• Human microbiome during health and disease – Dr Trevor Lawley
• Using single cell genomics to investigate malaria transmission in Africa – Dr Mara Lawniczak
• Massively parallel mutagenesis and machine learning for programmable biology – Dr Ben Lehner
• Uncovering the role of somatic mutations in autoimmunity and other diseases – Dr Inigo Martincorena
• Somatic evolution of the methylome over human ageing – Dr Jyoti Nangalia
• Deciphering clonal trajectories to cancer and disease – Dr Jyoti Nangalia
• Engineering and characterizing disease-relevant structural variants in a cell model – Dr Leo Parts
• Investigating the impact of ageing on human germline cells through multi-omics analysis – Dr Raheleh Rahbari
• Clonal dynamics and mutational landscape in cancer predisposition syndromes – Dr Raheleh Rahbari
• Deciphering immunity using single cell genomics – Dr Sarah Teichmann
• Comparing human B cell repertoires induced by oral vaccination or by natural infection: towards the development of therapeutic antibodies – Prof Nick Thomson and Prof Steve Baker
• Single cell immunology and women’s health – Dr Roser Vento-Tormo

Supervision and monitoring

Each student has a PhD supervisor from within the Institute’s Faculty who provides day-to-day supervision of their research. They also benefit from a co-supervisor (academic adviser), selected from the University of Cambridge, who works in a similar or complementary discipline and meets regularly with the student.

Postgraduate students at the Institute are monitored and managed by the Committee of Graduate Studies, which meets regularly, together with support from dedicated administrative personnel. Monitoring of each student’s progress is achieved through their first year report, second year thesis plan and thesis committee meetings which take place at least once per year.

The thesis committee, which consists of the principal supervisor, the co-supervisor (academic adviser) and one or two Sanger Institute Faculty members, primarily serves as a scientific advisory board for the student throughout their PhD work. Its function is to offer comments, advice and support to the student in order to ensure that the thesis can be completed in an appropriate time frame and with the best possible output. In addition to the student’s own research group, the thesis committee provides an independent forum for scientific discussion.

Students are expected to complete their research and submit their thesis within the three-year time frame of the award. At this point each student must give a formal Sanger Institute seminar.

Training opportunities

Students on the Clinical PhD Programme are encouraged to attend training courses in transferable and general research skills such as:

• Health and safety
• Postgraduate lecture series (approx 30 lectures by Sanger Faculty members)
• Computational skills
• Bioinformatics
• Next generation sequencing
• Research integrity, reproducible research and ethics
• Presentation skills
• Scientific writing skills
• Communication and public engagement

A wide range of courses are also run on site for which students are eligible. As members of the University of Cambridge, students have access to lecture courses run by University departments, courses run by the Postgraduate School of Life Sciences and to University facilities such as the library and the careers service. There is also an excellent library on site at the Institute.

There is a fortnightly journal club which all students, except those in their final year, are expected to attend, and students are expected to participate in the programme of journal clubs and research talks within their own research division.

There is a very active academic seminar programme on site. Also students have the opportunity to meet and have informal discussions over lunch with speakers in our Distinguished Lecture Series. In addition, relevant seminar programmes within the University are widely advertised, and students are encouraged to attend.

All clinical PhD students have the opportunity to present their work regularly to their group. They also have to present their work annually at a Summer Symposium held jointly with the other students on the PhD Programme for Health Professionals. In the final year, once students have submitted their thesis, they are required to present their work at a Sanger Institute seminar. In addition, students are encouraged to present their work at both national and international scientific meetings, and we provide up to £1500 per year to enable them to attend such meetings.

How to apply

For more information about the Programme, and details on how to apply, go to: PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia .

In brief, applications must be made via the University of Cambridge Postgraduate Admissions on-line applicant portal .

The application process for the 2024 intake of the Institute’s Clinical PhD Programme and the PhD Programme for Health Professionals at the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia is open. The application closing date is Thursday 2nd November 2023 (midday GMT) .

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed by a selection panel consisting of the Programme Directors, Faculty members from the University of East Anglia, University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine and Wellcome Sanger Institute, and also a selection of Theme Leads and Principal Investigators from the Programme. A Director of another Clinical PhD Programme may be invited to join the panel. Interviews will be held at the beginning of January 2024 – exact dates to be confirmed.

Case studies

Some of our former clinical PhD students:

Vanessa Wong (2010 intake)

PhD project : ‘ Salmonella Typhi : a global perspective based on genomics’, supervised by Professor Gordon Dougan. PhD publications: Seventeen publications, including one first author Nature Genetics paper and six additional first author publications. Awards/prizes: Furness Prize for Science Communication, Royal College of Pathologists in 2011, Oswald Morton Essay Prize, Pharmaceutical Medicine and Research Section, Royal Society of Medicine in 2012, NIHR Cambridge BRC Research Capability Funding Clinical Research Fellowship in 2014, Gold Medal Research Award, Royal College of Pathologists in 2015, Winner of Young Investigator Award, 2016 Spring Meeting, Academy of Medical Sciences, ACT Research Award 2019. Current position: Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge.

Sam Behjati (2011 intake)

PhD project: ‘Massively parallel sequencing of benign and malignant human tumours’, supervised by Professor Mike Stratton and Dr Peter Campbell. PhD publications: 18 publications, including three first/joint first author Nature Genetics papers, one first author Nature paper and four additional joint first author papers. Awards/prizes: Conquer Cancer Foundation ASCO Merit Award in 2014, Donald Paterson Prize, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2015, St. Baldrick’s Foundation Robert J. Arceci Innovation Award in 2016, Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists in Genomics and Proteomics in 2016, Dr Simon Newell Early Career Investigator of the Year (Sparks) Award, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2019, Liddy Shriver Early Research Award, Connective Tissue Oncology Society in 2019, selected as an EMBO Young Investigator in 2020, Pezcoller Foundation-EACR Rising Star Award in 2021. Current position: Group Leader and Wellcome Senior Research Fellow, Sanger Institute and Honorary Consultant Paediatric Oncologist, Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Tom McKerrell (2012 intake)

PhD project: ‘ ‘ A Study of Myeloid Malignancies and their Pre-Clinical Evolution’ supervised by Dr George Vassiliou. Major findings include the identification of age-related clonal haemopoiesis driven by leukaemia-associated mutations in healthy individuals. PhD publications: Six publications, including four first author publications. Awards/prizes: Wellcome Sanger Institute Early Career Innovation Award 2014. Current position: NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Haematology, University of Cambridge.

Equality and diversity

The Wellcome Sanger Institute values the diversity of its employees, students, visitors and collaborators. The diversity of our workforce is of critical importance in drawing together the broad range of skills and experience we depend on to conduct world class science and support biomedical discovery.

We therefore believe that it is in the best interests of the Institute and those that benefit from its work to attract, retain and develop a diverse pool of talent and to provide a working environment that encourages and supports excellent performance from all who work here. We aim to achieve this by:

• Providing equality of opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, promotion and career management
• The elimination of unlawful discrimination
• The promotion of diversity and equality
• Stimulating interest in scientific careers through our Wellcome Connecting Science Engagement and Society Programme
• Developing an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy to further embed the principles of Equality & Diversity in the work and people of the Institute and monitoring the outcomes of this

Selection of PhD Students

The Institute’s PhD programmes aspire to be equally accessible to all applicants irrespective of gender, country of origin, ethnicity, colour, religion, age, disability or factors other than academic matters. Applications are welcomed from candidates worldwide and will be considered exclusively on merit. To reduce financial and geographic barriers to admission, we provide payment of all University tuition fees along with a generous stipend/salary. Indeed many of our MPhil and PhD students come from low and middle income countries such as Kenya, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Turkey. Also, our typical annual intake of students is roughly half male, half female.

Wherever practical the Institute will adopt a flexible approach to prevent any disadvantage that could arise for prospective PhD students from career and/or study gaps that may be due to maternity, paternity, adoption and other caring responsibilities or periods of illness or disability.

Please note that all candidates selected for the PhD Programme for Health Professionals must be registered with the appropriate national professional regulatory body in the UK prior to commencement of the fellowship.

Equality in Science

The Sanger Institute and its campus neighbour, the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI), run an active  Equality in Science Programme  aimed at highlighting and addressing issues affecting the gender imbalance that occurs in the senior ranks of science. This includes consideration of work-life balance issues that affect both male and female scientists and a regular Careers Day for everyone on campus with a chance to speak with funders and learn about a range of scientific careers. The programme is also looking at issues affecting marginalised groups such as LGBT+, BME and disabled scientists.

In April 2020 we were awarded the Athena SWAN Silver award, having been one of the first research institutes to achieve the Bronze award in April 2014.

Balancing PhD studies with family life

We recognise that for some PhD students, there will be a need to allow time and flexibility to deal with caring responsibilities (e.g. for children and/or relatives) and we want to provide a PhD programme that is supportive of these needs, whilst not compromising on giving you an excellent start to your scientific career. This includes provisions to pause studies for maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, access to our onsite nursery facilities and a flexible approach to work.

Since Sanger Institute PhD students are registered at the University of Cambridge, they are also able to access childcare services provided by the University.

If you have any queries about balancing PhD studies with family life, please contact the Postgraduate Programme Office .

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About the PhD in Clinical Investigation Program

The program is targeted toward internal physician postdoctoral fellows in clinical departments of the School of Medicine. It involves one year of full-time academic classroom work, followed by at least two years of mentored training in clinical research. The combination of a year of instruction and a year of clinicals allows students the scientific grounding for subsequent original research. This research effort is jointly mentored by faculty from the program and a mentor from the student’s SOM department. After fulfilling all requirements, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Investigation is awarded by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Curriculum for the PhD in Clinical Investigation

Browse an overview of this program's requirements in the JHU  Academic Catalogue  and explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School  Course Directory .

Prerequisites for the PhD Degree

• Satisfactory completion of 90 credit hours of course work, including one year of full-time in-residency course work
• Five additional courses to be taken in the second or third years
• Continuous registration for the Research Forum and registration for Thesis Research each term
• Completion of a Comprehensive Exam at the end of the didactic year
• Satisfaction of all university requirements for the PhD, including completion of a Preliminary Oral Examination, Thesis Preparation, and Thesis Defense

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page. For our PhD specific application requirements, please see our How to Apply page.

This specific program also requires:

Prior Graduate Degree

Advanced medical degree: e.g., MD, MBBS, PhD

Prior Work Experience

Work with human subjects in clinical investigation

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores  are required  for this program. This program accepts the following standardized test scores: USMLE and GRE or MCAT.  Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

GTPCI is one of 60 national recipients of an NIH-sponsored CTSA KL2 Award to support institutional career development programs for physicians and dentists, encouraging them to become independent, patient-oriented clinical investigators. This Multi- disciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program funds clinical research training for a broad group of physicians, dentists, and other scientists who have a doctorate in a health-related field, including pharmacy, nursing, epidemiology, and behavioral sciences. The Johns Hopkins KL2 program will provide career development support for junior faculty physicians or dentists from within Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.

Information regarding the cost of tuition and fees can be found on the Bloomberg School's Tuition and Fees page.

Need-Based Relocation Grants Students who  are admitted to PhD programs at JHU  starting in Fall 2023 or beyond can apply to receive a $1500 need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to be able to attend JHU.   These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program. This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need.  View more information about the need-based relocation grants for PhD students .

Questions about the program? We're happy to help.

Director Khalil Ghanem, MD, PhD

Academic Program Manager Cristina A. DeNardo, MEd 410-502-9734 [email protected]