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Overview
This Developmental and Stem Cell Biology MPhil/PhD programme fromm University College London (UCL) provides training at the interface between developmental and stem cell biology and can be taken in either three or four years.
The four year version includes a first year with rotations in three laboratories; both include working in the lab and active, small group training in key skills including good writing, experimental design, reviewing papers and many modern techniques.
Careers
Many of our recent graduates have taken up postdoctoral positions, e.g. in the UK at UCL, the Francis Crick Institute, the University of Edinburgh and the Institute of Cancer Research; and in Europe at the Danish Stem Cell Center in Copenhagen.
Others have taken up analyst, consultant and specialist positions at Cancer Research UK, Amazon, Merck Ventures BV in Amsterdam and the Boston Consulting Group in Berlin.
Employability
UCL is an internationally recognised and respected institution. A graduate degree from UCL opens up numerous national and international employment opportunities.
Our students work with renowned mentors and are immersed in research at the cutting-edge of basic and biomedical science, emerging well-trained and well-rounded with outstanding skills, poised to take up posts in leading groups around the world. Most of our graduate students pursue very successful careers in science and medicine.
Programme Structure
Research areas:- Cell fate determination and pattern formation
- Cell migration
- Cell signalling and signal transduction mechanisms
- Early development (e.g. fertilisation, gastrulation, embryonic induction)
- Evolution and development
- Gastrulation
- Induction, tissue interactions
- Left-right asymmetry
- Live imaging
- Morphogenesis, tissue patterning
- Neural development and neural cell biology
- Regeneration and repair
- Stem cell biology
- Tissue engineering
- Twins
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
480 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 82 other PhDs in Biology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 69
TOEFL® IBT 100
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a recognised Master’s degree in an appropriate subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
27750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27750 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
5690 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5690 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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