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.Programme Structure
Research areas:- Cell Signalling/Transcription
- Cytoskeleton
- Membrane Trafficking
- Growth Control
- Developmental Biology
- Neurobiology
- Immunology
- Human Disease
- Clinical Session
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 82 other PhDs in Biology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
Part-time:
- UK: £2,845
- International: £13,930
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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