Overview

Features

Throughout your studies you will benefit from strong connections with a range of external partners and collaborators including the NHS and local Health Boards, UK Research Council, Welsh Government and numerous national and international links.

During your Medical and Health Care Studies course at Swansea University you will benefit from our highly regarded specialist facilities and our top ranking research programmes. The research and innovation arm of Swansea University Medical School is the Institute of Life Science (ILS).

The vision for ILS is to advance medical science through interdisciplinary research and innovation to improve the health wealth and well-being of the people of Wales and beyond.

Programme Structure

Your research interests can cover a range of topics including:

Accidents
Ageing
Ambulatory care
Burns and plastics
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Gastroenterology
Hospital at home
Infectious diseases
Pre-hospital care
Psychiatry
Rheumatology
Trauma surgery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 218 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for MD must normally hold a Bachelor of Medicine or Surgery undergraduate degree at 2.1 level.
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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25600 GBP / year

≈ 25600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5156 GBP / year

≈ 5156 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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