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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Edinburgh
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
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Research profile
Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences
The Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences (CCBS) combines laboratory and clinical research to study the causes, consequences and treatment of major brain disorders.
The Centre comprises 58 Principal Investigators, including 19 Chairs. 70% of our Principal Investigators are NHS clinicians.
CCBS has approximately 55 postgraduate students across its two programmes: Clinical Brain Sciences and Psychiatry. It is particularly strong in PhD training for clinicians.
The Centre is located at Edinburgh BioQuarter, next to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. However, it also has bases in three other Edinburgh hospital sites.
CCBS subscribes to Edinburgh Medical School’s “One Health” vision. Laboratory scientists, clinical academics and informaticians work alongside one another. This encourages the free-flowing exchange of ideas, an efficient use of clinical data and joint academic/health service delivery.
CCBS is part of Edinburgh Neuroscience, an umbrella organisation that facilitates interaction among researchers working at all levels of neuroscience.
Training and support
As a postgraduate student, you will be mentored and supported by at least two supervisors and receive long-term guidance from your thesis committee.
There are many opportunities for you to attend seminars and take courses in a wide variety of transferable or specific research skills. This includes opportunities to become involved in science communication and public engagement.
You will join a diverse community of researchers and clinicians. PhD meetings and the annual Centre Away Day provide valuable opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£31,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£31,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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