Cancer and Genomics, PhD
Swansea University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Cancer will affect half the population in the UK in the coming years, with many of those still dying of the disease because of late presentation and lack of therapeutic options. Hence, Medical School researchers are actively studying this disease to better understand mechanisms, develop better diagnostic markers and develop novel therapeutic avenues to improve patient outcomes.Your programme will feature: Practice-focused learning, Supervision team with nominated supervisorsYou will draw on ...Read more

Cancer will affect half the population in the UK in the coming years, with many of those still dying of the disease because of late presentation and lack of therapeutic options. Hence, Medical School researchers are actively studying this disease to better understand mechanisms, develop better diagnostic markers and develop novel therapeutic avenues to improve patient outcomes.Your programme will feature: Practice-focused learning, Supervision team with nominated supervisorsYou will draw on skills from the broader academic community, Programme seminars and workshopsAccess to Wales’ premier purpose-build medical research facility, Collaboration with industry and business partnersDuring your course, you will benefit from our highly regarded specialist facilities. Our vision is to advance medical science through interdisciplinary research and innovation. We are a leading centre for medical research and a unique example of successful collaboration between NHS, academia and industry in the life science and health sector.

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40th
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28 Jan 26

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Entry requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a masters degree. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a masters degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

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£5,006 per year

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£24,400 per year

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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