Overview

Throughout this Genetic MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University you'll be a member of a thriving research community. The Institute is in Newcastle’s Life Science Centre.

You'll work alongside many research, clinical and educational organisations. This includes the Northern Genetics Service.

Our research areas include:

genetic medicine
developmental genetics
neuromuscular and neurological genetics
mitochondrial genetics
cardiovascular genetics

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer genetics and genome instability
Cardiovascular genetics and development
Developmental genetics
Gene expression and regulation in normal development and disease
Genetics of neurological disorders
Neuromuscular genetics
Stem cell biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

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There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

MPhil
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.
PhD
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master’s degree would be advantageous.
MD
A MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31900 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

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Disciplines

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General requirements

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