Full time
36 months
06-JAN-25
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Genetics
Research
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:
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:
Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.
You’ll cover:
Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.
For this course (per year)
£4,786
For this course (per year)
£29,800
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master’s degree would be advantageous.
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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