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Overview
Postgraduate Medicine research at University of Brighton aims to develop your skills to work as a researcher in cutting edge technologies in subjects related to health and biomedical science. Our MD graduates have progressed into clinical academic careers, are working in biomedical science companies or have continued in academic science as postdoctoral researchers.
Key facts:
- Interdisciplinary study is one of our strengths, and you will be able to work alongside both academic staff with a background in fundamental science and practising clinicians.
- Postgraduate students are usually supervised by members of BSMS, the University of Brighton or University of Sussex academic staff, or by clinicians in the NHS.
- On this Medicine programme you will be able to take advantage of the University Researcher Development Frameworks training at both universities, as well as the facilities and equipment at both and in NHS research laboratories.
Programme Structure
PhD studentships include:- Coping Strategy Enhancement - adapting the intervention for the treatment of hallucinations in the context of dementia
- Developing a co-designed brief, low cost and scalable intervention for student carer mental health and wellbeing
- Optimising infection prevention and control in healthcare settings through applied genomics and prediction
- Determining the role of long non-coding RNA in the pathogenisis of high-risk gain(1q) positive, multiple myeloma
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 135
TOEFL® IBT OR
85
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine View 182 other PhDs in Medicine in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 135
TOEFL® IBT OR
85
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The BMBS degree of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School or a registrable professional or other medical qualification
- Eligibility for full or limited registration with the General Medical Council.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16980 GBP / year≈ 16980 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Additional Details
£2,619 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton
United Kingdom
815 - 1383 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
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth International Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alumni postgraduate scholarships
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University of Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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University of Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice-Chancellor scholarships
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University of Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
“The Hope For Healing” Scholarship
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