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
- Start dates would be agreed with your supervisor during the application process.
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Disciplines
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry Genetics View 37 other PhDs in Genetics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27930 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Glasgow
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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