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Genetics PhD
Key information
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Qualification type
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Subject areas
Genetics
Course type
Research
Course Summary
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.
Different course options
Study mode
Full time
Duration
36 months
Start date
28-SEP-20
Tuition fees
UK fees
Course fees for UK / EU students
£4,327 - £15,127 per year. The fees stated are for 2019 entry only. We are aligning our 2020 entry tuition fees for students with those set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£5,202
International fees
Course fees for non-UK / EU students
For this course (per year)
£23,200
Average for all Postgrad courses (per year)
£12,227
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, advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. The university is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, one of 24 leading research-intensive UK universities. In recent years, Newcastle University has developed a presence in three similarly vibrant and globally-connected locations – London, Singapore and Malaysia. These provide both a global...more
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