Overview

The Institute of Cancer Sciences at University of Glasgow is a major component of the Cancer Research UK West of Scotland Cancer Centre. There are currently 51 research groups housed in magnificent new research buildings at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, the Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre, the CRUK clinical trials unit (CTU) and the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre. Our facilities house a number of state-of-the-art technologies that underpin our key research themes.

Learning outcomes

PhD programmes in the Institute of Cancer Sciences (ICS) last 3-4 years. Individual research projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators within the Institute. Basic and clinical projects are also available for study.

A variety of approaches are used, including molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, genetics, cancer modelling and cell biology (including advanced in vitro and in vivo imaging), immunology and polyomics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics).

Programme Structure

Specific areas of interest include:

Cancer biology and cell signalling

Epigenetics

Cancer stem cell biology

Cancer imaging

Chemoresistance in cancer

Cancer and Aging

Regulation of cancer cell death processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss their research proposal before they apply.

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry Genetics View 18 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent.

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

≈ 33210 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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