Medicine: Fully Funded Public Health England (PHE) PhD Scholarship at Swansea University

  •  Phd
  •  31-Oct-2019
  •   United Kingdom
  • $$  Full cost of UK/EU tuition fees, plus a stipend

Candidates should hold a minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree in life sciences and/or associated areas to subject area of the project.

We would normally expect the academic and English Language requirements (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) to be met by point of application. For details on the University’s English Language entry requirements, please visit – http://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Key Characteristics: The applicant must be a self-motivated individual with an interest in the Life Sciences, and hold an undergraduate (BSc) degree (minimum classification 2:1) in a Life Sciences associated discipline (_e.g. _biology, biochemistry, toxicology). They should ideally also have laboratory experience (_e.g. _cell culture techniques, biochemical assays), a willingness to learn and have a basic level of information technology skills.

Desirable Characteristics: Cell culture experience; excellent communication skills/working with people.

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to UK/EU applicants only.

Swansea University Information

Swansea University Grants

Medicine: Fully Funded Public Health England (PHE) PhD Scholarship at Swansea University Established in 1920, Swansea University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Swansea (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Wales. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Swansea University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Swansea University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 99 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should hold a minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree in life sciences and/or associated areas to subject area of the project.

We would normally expect the academic and English Language requirements (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent) to be met by point of application. For details on the University’s English Language entry requirements, please visit – http://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/

Key Characteristics: The applicant must be a self-motivated individual with an interest in the Life Sciences, and hold an undergraduate (BSc) degree (minimum classification 2:1) in a Life Sciences associated discipline (_e.g. _biology, biochemistry, toxicology). They should ideally also have laboratory experience (_e.g. _cell culture techniques, biochemical assays), a willingness to learn and have a basic level of information technology skills.

Desirable Characteristics: Cell culture experience; excellent communication skills/working with people.

Due to funding restrictions, this scholarship is open to UK/EU applicants only.

Offered Benefits

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK/EU tuition fees and a total stipend of £51,500 available over a 3-year period.

There will be additional funds available for research expenses.

Application Process

To apply, please complete and submit the following documents to Dr Martin Clift (m.j.d.clift@swansea.ac.uk):

Letter of motivation

Up-to-date CV

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