Cancer and Genetics PhD
Cardiff University
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Heath Park

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JUL-27

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Heath Park

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Heath Park

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5 Years

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5 Years

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You can conduct your research degree within the Division of Cancer and Genetics. Research is driven for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease. The programme strategy is to drive research for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease in Wales and beyond. The programme of research maps onto the translational research pathway ranging from fundamental science through to pre-clinical testing of new therapeutic agents as well as early and late ...Read more

You can conduct your research degree within the Division of Cancer and Genetics. Research is driven for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease. The programme strategy is to drive research for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease in Wales and beyond. The programme of research maps onto the translational research pathway ranging from fundamental science through to pre-clinical testing of new therapeutic agents as well as early and late phase clinical trials. Our translational research focuses on the genetic and molecular basis of human disease within a central theme of cancer. The Division of Cancer and Genetics provides expertise and facilities to conduct research into human genetics and disease, prognostic and diagnostic markers for cancer, novel therapies for solid organ and haematological cancers, metastasis, cancer immunology and cancer cell biology. settings. Full-time duration - PhD 3-4 years MD 2 years MPhil 1 year

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Entry requirements

Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject. In some cases, a medical degree and/or relevant professional qualifications or experience are required.

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£5,006 per year

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£26,700 per year

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£26,700 per year

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Cardiff University
University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Heath High Level  0.4 miles away
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