Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3-4 years)
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027: Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting April 2027: Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting July 2027: Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
Overview
The Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences is a leading university department for research into psychiatric and neurological disorders, consisting of over 160 academic and research staff, and more than 40 current postgraduate research students.
We investigate a range of conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, post-partum psychosis, depression and anxiety in young people, ADHD, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and dystonia. Visit the programme website for more information
Our work encompasses genetics, cell biology, molecular and behavioural neuroscience, neuroimaging, epidemiology, bioinformatics and data science. Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences is offered at Cardiff University.
Distinctive features
- MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics.
- National Centre for Mental Health
- Internationally recognised research centre concerned with quality of life of people with learning disabilities.
- Multi-disciplinary approach between clinical, behavioural, molecular and social scientists.
- Hosts Biostatistics/Bioinformatics Unit for Wales.
- State-of-the-art technical facilities for genomics, microarray and transgenics.
Programme Structure
Research areas:
- Psychiatric Genetics and Genomics
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- ADHD
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should possess a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent in a relevant subject.
- In some cases, a medical degree and/or relevant professional qualifications or experience are required.
- Specifically funded PhD projects will be advertised with specific instructions on applications, otherwise prospective students are advised to contact potential supervisors.
- A personal statement or covering letter should address how the applicant can contribute to the proposed project.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
72,172 AUD / year ≈ 38,200 GBP / year
Domestic
9,458 AUD / year ≈ 5,006 GBP / year
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,186-2,014 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences.
