Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 87
PTE Academic: 62
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Keele, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine
Overview
The applications of mass spectrometric methods to the understanding of complex biological systems in human health and disease; Early detection and monitoring of lung disease (optical coherence tomography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy).
Features
The Diagnostic Science at Keele University is a field which holds great promise for future diagnostic techniques and equipment, conceived and developed through a close interaction between physicists, engineers, chemists, biologists and clinicians. In particular there is great potential arising from long-term work in non-invasive analysis and diagnosis of a range of child and adult diseases.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Trace gas analysis
- Biosensors, biomarkers and biomaterials
- Lung disease
- Medicine
- Diagnostic Science
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
PTE Academic: 62
Other requirements
General requirements
- PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
- A research proposal – guidance can be found in the Project proposal guidance.
- At least one academic reference
- A copy of your passport
- Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications.
- A copy of your visa (if you have one)
- Evidence of English language level (if English is not your first language and you have such evidence).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
33,979 AUD / year (approximately 17,854 GBP / year)
Domestic
9,969 AUD / year (approximately 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Keele, United Kingdom
1,256-2,170 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Diagnostic Science.
- Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (PGR) — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Anytime; Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Postgraduate Global Scholarship — Grant: 5000 GBP; Deadline: Anytime; Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom
- Keele Alumni Discount — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Anytime; Keele University, Keele, United Kingdom