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Full time | University of Central Lancashire | 3 years | MAR-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

MAR-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Psychiatry

Course Summary

Our group investigates a number of psychiatric and related illnesses including drug abuse, autism, sleep and schizophrenia. We are also interested in basic neuroscience, including understanding the mechanisms involved in neurotransmitter release and synaptic plasticity. Our research uses numerous cutting-edge techniques from genome-wide association studies (GWAS), through brain slices (voltammetry and patch-clamp) to rodent behavioural models.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,000

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,900

Entry requirements

Students need a recognised UK first-degree, second-class honours or above; or a UK Masters degree or equivalent qualification. PhD studentships normally require at least an upper second class honours first degree.

University information

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The university’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024). The university has a student and staff community of around 42,000 people...more

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