Overview

The Biomedicine programme from Cardiff University focuses on the molecular mechanisms underpinning physiology, disease and the processes that drive repair and regeneration. The Division has a broad strength that spans biochemistry, cell biology, molecular genetics and signal transduction.

Key Facts

The groups within Biomedicine focus on a variety of biological systems both in vivo and in vitro, and augment studies on human cell lines and tissues with studies in model organisms such as the mouse and Xenopus.

Biomedicine is a well-funded Division with excellent modern facilities for a broad range of techniques. It has close links with The European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute, the Cardiff Institute of Tissue Engineering and Repair (CITER), the Arthritis Research UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Centre and also with the Cardiff CR-UK Cancer Centre. The Division also has numerous global academic and industrial partners.

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Programme Structure

The spectrum of research activities include:

genetically engineered murine models of human cancer
epigenetics of normal development and disease
mammary cancer and cell death
stem/progenitor cells in mammalian organogenesis
pathophysiology of calcium signalling specifically related to pancreatitis
stem cell fate determination
inflammation, atherosclerosis and regulation of gene expression
molecular mechanisms of nutrient sensing

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 71 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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69

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90

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General requirements

Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, aural and oral sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology.

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If you are applying for an advertised project, there is no requirement of submitting a research proposal – instead please submit a statement of support.

Note: Students must submit evidence of funding wherever possible, especially when funded by external sponsors.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25450 GBP/year

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Based on the tuition of 25450 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 GBP /month

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