London , England , United Kingdom
Overview
The four-year Molecular Cell Biology PhD programme at University College London (UCL) provides a broad in-depth training in fundamental aspects of biomedical science.
The programme provides students with the opportunity to carry out cutting edge research in an internationally competitive environment.
First-year rotations through three different laboratories, a bespoke tutorial series and the potential for a ‘fourth rotation’ in either UCSF or Hokkaido University are some of the programme highlights.
Careers
Recent graduates have secured positions as research fellows and postdoctoral researchers at leading UK universities including Cambridge and UCL and at overseas organisations such as Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center, USA and the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. Graduates of the programme have also established careers within the scientific technology and pharmaceutical industries.Employability
Throughout the course of the PhD programme students gain a wide range of employability skills, these include but are not limited to, training in presentation skills, computer literacy, reading and analysis of scientific papers, team working, committee membership, event organisation (including outreach events) and cutting edge microscopy training.Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research areasThe programme offers research projects in areas including:- Cell Signalling/Transcription
- Cytoskeleton
- Membrane Trafficking
- Growth Control
- Developmental Biology
- Neurobiology
- Immunology
- Human Disease
- Clinical Session
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 26 other Masters in Microbiology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 69
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
26160 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 26160 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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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