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Full time | Newcastle University | 36 months | 06-JAN-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

36 months

Start date

06-JAN-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Genetics

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Our PhD in Genetics look at the causes of genetic disease. We explore genetic disease at the molecular and cellular level and its treatment.

Overview

Our research areas include:

  • genetic medicine
  • developmental genetics
  • neuromuscular and neurological genetics
  • mitochondrial genetics
  • cardiovascular genetics

You'll be a member of a thriving research community. The Institute is in Newcastle’s Life Science Centre.

You'll work alongside many research, clinical and educational organisations. This includes the Northern Genetics Service.

An MD is a doctorate or doctoral award. It combines your research findings with clinical practice. To complete the MD you will produce a substantial piece of work (80,000 – 100,000 words) in the form of a?supervised thesis. For professionally qualified doctors, an?MD (Doctor of Medicine)?is?awarded.?

Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

  • perform better as a researcher
  • boost your career prospects
  • broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

  • techniques for effective research
  • methods for better collaborative working
  • essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,786

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,800

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master’s degree would be advantageous.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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