Overview

The Kidney Medicine programme from University of Nottingham is a predominantly a clinical research group with an international reputation for research excellence with a broad portfolio of studies (clinical trials and observational studies) across some of the most important areas within nephrology and diabetes.

It has a range of local, national and international collaborations, including with the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre within the university, with whom they collaborate on MRI studies.

Why choose to do a PhD with this research group?

Research fellows at the Centre are provided with comprehensive theoretical and practical training in clinical research, including regular one-to-one supervision meetings with senior academics. You will be welcomed into a vibrant group, your hard work will be rewarded and our aim is that your time with us is valuable as well as being fun!

Careers

90% of postgraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £39,564.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Acute Kidney Injury (Aki)

Dialysis

Application Of Novel Imaging Techniques (Mri, Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound (Ceus) In Kidney Disease

Effects Of Kidney Disease On Body Composition, Muscle Mass And Frailty

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

2.1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject and two references including at least one academic reference.
If you have contacted a supervisor and they have informally agreed to supervise you, please provide us with a personal statement as part of the online application form.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25750 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5260 GBP / year

≈ 5260 GBP / year

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Why choose to do a PhD with this research group?

Careers

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