Medicine PhD

The School’s research is underpinned by a diverse range of staff research interests and many national and international links. A number of Chester Medical School staff are international experts in their field.

Key Features

• They actively promote a positive research culture; this involves peer learning, teaching from experts, journal clubs, research meetings, an annual postgraduate research conference and our Lunch and Learn research seminar series.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

• Molecules, Cells and Tissues Research
• Leukaemia
• Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration
• Cancer Biology and Genetics
• Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ageing and Extracellular Matrix Biology
• Kidney Extracellular Matrix
• Biochemical
• Fetal and Maternal Health
• Molecular Immunology and Histopathology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Clinical Medicine

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English Requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 91 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
• PTE Academic: 62
• IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements

• To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
• Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
• A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International students: 37,306 AUD/year (approx. 19,822 GBP/year).

Domestic students: 9,858 AUD/year (approx. 5,238 GBP/year).

Part-time tuition fees: UK: £2,619/year; International: £9,911/year.

Living Costs

Chester, United Kingdom: 1,242–2,146 AUD/month.

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