Overview
We offer a range of specialist projects in subjects from biomedical sciences to health sciences and neuroscience. We offer October and April start dates.
Features
- PhD Health and Life Sciences programmes at Aston University are for those who are seeking to develop greater in-depth knowledge in a specific area.
- Completing this level of study is about making an original contribution to knowledge, making new discoveries and developing lifelong skills.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The variety of PhD project topics at Aston means that the destinations of our graduates vary substantially.
- Some choose to continue into academia, at either Aston or other leading institutions, while others go onto use their newly acquired skills in a range of research, healthcare, industry or charitable fields.
- When selecting your chosen PhD path at Aston, your supervisor will be able to provide you with relevant career opportunities that could be available to you in your specialist area.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Health Sciences Ecology View 20 other PhDs in Ecology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All candidates should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).
- Your degree will need to be in a relevant field which will either be stated in the PhD vacancy advert, or can be confirmed with your potential project supervisor when you discuss your proposal if you a taking a self-funded PhD.
Tuition Fee
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International
19050 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19050 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Birmingham
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
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health and Life Sciences.
Available Scholarships
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