Overview

This Medicine programme offered by Queen's University Belfast provides opportunities to undertake original research across a broad spectrum of medical and health-related disciplines. Candidates join an international research community comprising both basic and clinical scientists, contributing to projects that explore disease mechanisms, prevention strategies, diagnostic approaches, and therapeutic interventions through diverse methodological frameworks.

Research Impact

The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences drives research excellence and impact, delivering innovative solutions to the specific challenges we have identified in healthcare. The School has three central aims:

To address key global challenges in health care by making scientific breakthroughs in mechanisms of disease, translating these to innovative therapeutics and preventive interventions to improve patient outcomes.
To establish lasting relationships with major funders for programmatic research and capacity building. This includes doctoral training, clinical academic programmes and postdoctoral fellowships.
To leverage scientific strengths with small and medium size enterprises and large pharmaceutical companies to develop externally funded competitive, collaborative programmes for discovery and translation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A multi-level approach to better understand the association between physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and cancer risk
A Role for Proteases in Streptococcus Pneumoniae infection, lung inflammation and injury
Abasic DNA Lesions as Targets to Improve Chemotherapy Response
Acknowledging Post-Trial Obligations: Establishing Standards in Dementia Research (APRES)
Advanced Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes for Treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Aging and senescence in regulation of the angiocrine functions of pulmonary endothelium and therapeutic potential of cell based therapies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

We accept applications for PhD study throughout the year and we can offer varied start dates.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine View 182 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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95

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Shortlisting may include consideration of additional qualifications and research experience. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

28000 GBP / year

≈ 28000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 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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Overview

Research Impact

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Belfast

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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