Overview

Cancer will affect half the population in the UK in the coming years, with many still dying of the disease because of late presentation and lack of therapeutic options. Medical researchers are actively studying this disease to improve understanding and address these challenges. Doctoral researchers at the Cancer and Genomics programme offered by Swansea University benefit from highly regarded specialist facilities and work within a setting focused on advancing medical science through interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Programme Features

Practice-focused learning
Supervision team with nominated supervisors
You will draw on skills from the broader academic community
Programme seminars and workshops
Access to Wales’ premier purpose-build medical research facility
Collaboration with industry and business partners

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Cancer mechanisms
Diagnostic markers
Novel therapeutic avenues
Patient outcomes
Medical science
Interdisciplinary research and innovation

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-11-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

Entry Points: September, January, April, July

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Genetics View 23 other PhDs in Genetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).
As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25600 GBP / year

≈ 25600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Features

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Swansea

Funding

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