Genetics PhD

The Faculty of Medical Sciences brings together a strong team with an interest in clinical and developmental genetics. Our research focuses on the causes of genetic disease at the molecular and cellular level and its treatment. Research areas include: genetic medicine, developmental genetics, neuromuscular and neurological genetics, mitochondrial genetics and cardiovascular genetics.

As a research postgraduate with us, you will be a member of our thriving research community. The Institute is located in Newcastle’s Life Science Centre. You will work alongside a number of research, clinical and educational organisations, including the Northern Genetics Service.

Research areas

Cancer genetics and genome instability

Cardiovascular genetics and development

Complex disease and quantitative genetics

Developmental genetics

Gene expression and regulation in normal development and disease

Genetics of neurological disorders

Kidney genetics and development

Mitochondrial disease

Neuromuscular genetics.

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