Molecular and Cell Biology PhD - Structure-function relationships in ion channels and receptors
University of Leicester
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The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology offer supervision for the degree of:Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-timeMaster of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-timeWe also offer supervision for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD)Supervision and research areasWe offer PhD and supervision in Molecular and Cell Biology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff:BiochemistryCancer and Cell BiologyCell Physiology and PharmacologyCell Signalling and ...Read more

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology offer supervision for the degree of:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-time

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-time

We also offer supervision for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Supervision and research areas

We offer PhD and supervision in Molecular and Cell Biology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff:

Biochemistry

Cancer and Cell Biology

Cell Physiology and Pharmacology

Cell Signalling and G Protein-coupled Receptor Molecular Pharmacology

Mechanisms and Principles of Gene Expression

Molecular Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Structure, Dynamics, and Assembly of Macromolecular Complexes

Structure-based Drug Discovery and Design

Structure-function Relationships in Ion Channels and Receptors

Interested in a different research area?

It is important that the area you want to work in is broadly compatible with our research interests - otherwise we may not be able to accept your application.

PhD description

PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).

A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

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36/101
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34th
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36th
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06 Nov 23

I'm currently doing my PhD here but I also did my undergrad here in Chemistry. The Chemistry department is fantastic in terms of staff, variety of teaching, amount of lab..Read more

Entry requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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£23,650 per year

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2024/25 academic year: £23,650 - £38,300 per year. International fees for research degrees in this subject area vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admission is made and will be stated in the offer letter.

£23,650 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

2024/25 academic year: £23,650 - £38,300 per year. International fees for research degrees in this subject area vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admission is made and will be stated in the offer letter.

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