Overview

Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences research offered at Cardiff University is aimed at understanding the fundamental mechanisms underlying major psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Distinctive features

MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics.

National Centre for Mental Health

Internationally recognised research centre concerned with quality of life of people with learning disabilities.

Multi-disciplinary approach between clinical, behavioural, molecular and social scientists.

Hosts Biostatistics/Bioinformatics Unit for Wales.

State-of-the-art technical facilities for genomics, microarray and transgenics.

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Programme Structure

Research areas:

Psychiatric Genetics and Genomics

Genetic Epidemiology

Biostatistics & Bioinformatics

Schizophrenia

Bipolar disorder

Depression

ADHD

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00

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Applications can be made at any time, but in addition there will be specific calls, which have associated instructions and deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Neuroscience Clinical Psychology View 245 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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69

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.

In some cases, a medical degree and/or relevant professional qualifications or experience are required.

Specifically funded PhD projects will be advertised with specific instructions on applications, otherwise prospective students are advised to contact potential supervisors.

A personal statement or covering letter should address how the applicant can contribute to the proposed project.

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Tuition Fee

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International

38200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Cardiff

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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