Overview
Research profile
Overall the centre studies the genetic and biological basis of cancer and disease pathology, and devises and test new forms of therapy arising from our basic, translational and clinical research programs.
The aim of the Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre) programme is offered at The University of Edinburgh is to carry out high quality research into effective cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, as well as the symptoms associated with cancer.
ECRC is part of the Edinburgh Medical School's Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences at the Western General Hospital. This centre, as part of a unit of Hospital-Based Clinical Subjects, was rated 5* in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise.
We have 18 academic staff, 40 research staff, 35 support staff and 22 students.
Programme Structure
Funded Projects
- There is often funding available for PhD study - see Scholarships and Funding section on this page for more information and links.
- We rarely have funding available for Masters by Research projects but do welcome applications from those able to self-fund.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.
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Disciplines
Medicine Health Administration Health Sciences View 223 other PhDs in Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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31500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre).
Available Scholarships
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