PhD Biomedical Sciences
University of Reading
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Join us for your PhD in Biomedical Sciences to explore common health problems of relevance to the modern world. Were researching ageing, cancer, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease, with emphasis on heart physiology, haemostasis and thrombosis. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our PhD is available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years. Both full-time and part-time variants are available for study in ...Read more

Join us for your PhD in Biomedical Sciences to explore common health problems of relevance to the modern world. We're researching ageing, cancer, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease, with emphasis on heart physiology, haemostasis and thrombosis. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our PhD is available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years. Both full-time and part-time variants are available for study in Reading, or at a distance for students who live outside the UK.

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36th
What students say
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Rye
13 Nov 24

Great..Read more

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Anita
26 Feb 24

Improvement - The library is often very busy, it would be nice if it was a bit bigger. Overall, it is a beautiful campus and there are lots of opportunities...Read more

Entry requirements

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you'll need a Bachelor's degree of at least 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a master's degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.

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£5,006 per year

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£23,900 per year

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£24,450 per year

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Rye
13 Nov 24
Biomedical Science
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Anita
26 Feb 24
Biomedical Science
Improvement - The library is often very busy, it would be nice if it was a bit bigger. Overall, it is a beautiful campus and there are lots of opportunities....
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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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