Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, Ph.D. | University of Glasgow | Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences

36 months
Duration
27930 GBP/year
4712 GBP/year
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About

The Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences programme's, offered at University of Glasgow, strength is in identifying and designing novel therapeutic strategies that will lead to clinical trials.

Overview

Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences disease is projected to remain the single leading cause of death over the next two decades, accountable for considerable disability and reduction in the quality of life, therefore research is vital to advance its diagnosis, treatment and prevention.  

The Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences (ICAMS) is a successful and vibrant Research Institute with outstanding training and learning opportunities. Our purpose-built British Heart Foundation (BHF) Cardiovascular Research Centrehouses state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities and we are one of only six BHF Centres of Excellence in the UK.  Our research strengths have been integrated into substantial, well-resourced thematic programmes that build on the strengths of individual, clinical and non-clinical principal investigators.   Working in basic, translational and clinical research, our strength is in elucidating mechanisms of cardiovascular disease, identifying biomarkers of disease, identifying therapeutic targets and developing and designing novel therapeutic strategies that will lead to clinical trials.

PhD programmes in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences (ICAMS) last 3-4 years, with individual research projects tailored around the expertise of principal investigators within the Institutes. Basic and clinical projects are available for study. A variety of approaches are used, including molecular biology, biochemistry, epidemiology, mathematical modelling, bioinformatics, genetics, cell biology (including advanced in vitro and in vivo imaging), immunology and polyomics (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics etc).

Resources

Our laboratories are well resourced and we offer a wide range of cutting-edge research facilities, including core facilities in:

  • Optical Imaging
  • Electrophysiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Spectroscopy
  • Cell Biology
  • High throughput genotyping
  • Phenotyping
  • Clinical trials
  • a wide range of cellular, molecular and biochemical analysis tools. 

Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences at University of Glasgow excellent facilities underpin a bench to bedside approach that will equip you with research specific and generic training and skills complementary to a wide range of career options.  We can tailor your study pathway to the precise aspects of cardiovascular research that suit your objectives.

You will emerge equipped with the skills necessary for a career in the highly competitive field of cardiovascular science and medicine. Future career opportunities include basic and clinical cardiovascular research in academia or industry, education, NHS, Clinical Biochemistry, public health bodies, media and publishing, funding agencies and scientific charities.

Programme Structure

Specific areas of interest include:

  • Vascular science and medicine
  • Cardiovascular biology and cell signalling
  • Cardiovascular gene therapy for the treatment of vascular disease
  • Basic and clinical cerebrovascular disease e.g stroke 
  • Stem cell therapies for Cerebrovascular disease
  • Genetics, genomics and systems medicine 
  • Adrenal Corticosteroids in cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes , obesity, metabolic and renal disease
  • Cardiovascular imaging
  • Cardiovascular clinical trials
  • Sport & Exercise Science& Medicine

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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  • Start dates would be agreed with your supervisor during the application process.

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Awarded or expected 1st class or high upper 2nd class BSc degree.
  • English Language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    27930 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 27930 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    4712 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
12000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice Chancellor EU Award
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
EU Welcome Award Postgraduate
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
15 Sep 2024
Clark (Mile-End) Bursary Fund
Merit-based

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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Graham Trust Bursary Scheme
Merit-based

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University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Full Support for Tuition and Costs of Living- PhD Scholarship at the University of Essex
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 INR
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
UniCreds Fly High Scholarship
Merit-based

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Unicreds
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2024
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
10 Jun 2024
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available

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