PhD - Health and Life Sciences

... United Kingdom
... Aston University

Course Overview

Ph.D. programs are for those who are seeking to develop greater in-depth knowledge in a specific area. Completing this level of study is about making an original contribution to knowledge, making new discoveries, and developing lifelong skills. At Aston University, our Health and Life Science Ph.D. programs will provide all the support and facilities you will need to develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field. You will be welcomed into a supportive community with a shared enthusiasm for original research, where diversity and multidisciplinary is championed.

General Eligibility

Qualifications: All candidates should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution). Your degree will need to be in a relevant field which will either be stated in the PhD vacancy advert or can be confirmed with your potential project supervisor when you discuss your proposal if you a taking a self-funded PhD.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

  • IELTS Overall 6.5, Reading, Writing Listening, Speaking 6.0 Financial requirement You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses inside London If you’re applying for the Doctorate Extension Scheme, and you’ve been in the UK for less than 12 months, you need to prove you have a total of £2,668 for courses in London, or a total of £2,046 for courses outside London. If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Healthcare and Nursing


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Campus Name

Aston University, Birmingham


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time / Part-time, 3 years


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

Home: £4,500, EU/International: £18,250,


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