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

Starting 2024-09-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Medicine Health Administration Health Sciences View 27 other PhDs in Health Administration in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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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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International

31500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 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 Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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