Overview

This Examining the dysfunction of DNA damage repair in synucleinopathies project is offered at University of Dundee .

Context

DNA damage is an emerging stressor implicated in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Recent research within post-mortem dementia with Lewy body brain tissue has highlighted the dysregulation of several DNA damage repair pathways, alongside the occurrence of a novel nuclear alpha-synuclein pathology.

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Programme Structure

This project would delineate

the underlying relationship between alpha-synuclein pathology

alterations in DNA damage repair and it’s impact on genomic integrity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine Genetics View 245 other PhDs in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.

IELTS 6.5

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Tuition Fee

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International

21940 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21940 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Band 2

National: £9,120

International: £26,570

Band 3

National: £13,148

International: £30,965 or £39,800

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

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