Sport and Exercise Sciences: Fully Funded PhD Scholarship: Advancing the understanding and use of continuous glucose monitoring in sport, exercise and nutrition
Swansea University Information
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 an upper second class (2:1) honours degree (or its equivalent) in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Nutrition, or Sports Nutrition, and/or a master's in Sport and Exercise Sciences, Sports Nutrition related areas. We strongly encourage students who have a master's level qualifications to apply.
In addition, potential candidates with Computer Sciences or Data Analysis are welcome to apply, especially if they accommodate to the study of Sports related data.
We would normally expect the academic and English Language requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5+ in each component) 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/
Please note that EU/international students are welcome to apply, but should note that they will have to pay the difference between the home (UK) fee and the institutional international student fee.
Offered Benefits
This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees (£4,407 per annum in 2020/2021) and an annual stipend of £14,000 per annum.
There will be additional funds available.
**Please note that EU/international students are welcome to apply, but should note that they will have to pay the difference between the home (UK) fee and the institutional international student fee. **
Application Process
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