Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 – Apply anytime.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine; Translation & Interpreting
Overview
The Translational Medicine programme at University of West London provides opportunity to transform scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical or population studies into new clinical tools and applications that improve human health by reducing disease incidence, morbidity and mortality.
Career opportunities
A PhD in Translational Medicine will prepare you for a wide range of careers in healthcare, biotech industry, teaching and research.
Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work within the field of translational medicine or to develop expertise to teach in academia.
During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:
- written and oral communication
- research and information management
- public speaking
- project management
- leadership
- critical thinking
- collaboration
- analysis and problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- negotiation.
By the end of your research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path.
Job roles
- private therapist
- medical researcher
- pharmaceutical researcher.
Graduate employers
- the NHS
- medical research laboratories
- pharmaceutical research
- the food industry
- health education and public health
- international aid and development.
Programme Structure
Topic areas:
- Gene therapy
- Cancer biology
- Dementia care
- Biomarker discoveries and response
- Clinical diagnostic tool development
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: First Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 30,228 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,257 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National - £2,450 (September)
- International - £8,000 (September)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,148-4,075 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
The AMO Scholarship – 5,000 GBP – Merit-based – University of West London, London, United Kingdom
