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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Part Time
SEP-25
6 Years
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The recent completion of the human genome project has afforded new and exciting avenues for research that define the genetic basis for human disease.
The recent completion of the human genome project has afforded new and exciting avenues for research that define the genetic basis for human disease.
The research seeks to define the molecular basis of cancer and identification of genetic determinants that predispose individuals to particular disease outcomes. Frequently the research groups combine the strengths of collaborations between clinicians and basic scientists, including a focus on primary tissue or patient derived samples. The studies undertaken include both genetics and epigenetics aspects of cancer and a range of cancers (breast, pituitary, ovarian).
In addition, funding from the World Cancer Research Cancer Fund has enabled a study of fetal epigenetics as determined from cord-blood samples at term. Increasingly these types of studies adopt a ''whole-genome'' approach looking at more than 40,000 genes in single experiments. The equipment housed within our genomics lab and through collaborations allows us to perform these types of studies. In addition these studies are reliant on in-house expertise in medical statistics and bioinformatics.
UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.
PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK . Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
£16,042 per year
Students from EU
Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.
£16,042 per year
Students from International
Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.