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Anatomical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) PhD at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom

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PhD

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Chemistry

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Funding is not guaranteed; most students combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work income, employer sponsorship, or scholarships. The page notes there is no application fee to apply to this programme. Additional programme costs may range from £10,000 to £30,000 per year, and living costs in Edinburgh are estimated at £18,504 per year for 2026-2027.

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Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Regenerative Medicine
Tissue Engineering
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Human Anatomy
Anatomical Science
Biomedicine

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About this position

Anatomical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) PhD at the University of Edinburgh is open for postgraduate research entry in 2027, with full-time and part-time study options.

The programme focuses on anatomical sciences, biomedical sciences, and related research themes such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, 3D anatomical visualisation, and 3D printing in anatomy. The research profile also highlights work on the human nervous system, clinical and surgical practice, and anatomical education research.

Students are supported by academic anatomists and technical staff, with supervision from a primary supervisor and a thesis committee. The programme encourages publication, conference presentation, research seminars, and training in data analysis, project planning, presentation, and thesis writing. Facilities include laboratories and equipment in the Central area campus and Edinburgh BioQuarter.

Eligibility: applicants should normally hold a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant biomedical or biological science subject. Some research experience and a strong understanding of the proposed field are expected. English language evidence is required unless an approved exemption applies.

Funding and costs: funding is not automatically provided. The page notes that many students combine funding sources, and additional research costs may be significant. There is no application fee for this programme.

How to apply: identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying online. If you are applying for an advertised project, discuss your interest with the supervisor first. Prepare the required documents, including references, proposal/project details, transcripts, and English language evidence.

Funding details

Funding is not guaranteed; most students combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work income, employer sponsorship, or scholarships. The page notes there is no application fee to apply to this programme. Additional programme costs may range from £10,000 to £30,000 per year, and living costs in Edinburgh are estimated at £18,504 per year for 2026-2027.

What's required

A UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject, for example biomedical or biological science. Applicants should have some research experience and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the field they propose to study. English language proficiency is required, with accepted tests including IELTS Academic, TOEFL-iBT, C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency, Oxford ELLT, or Oxford Test of English Advanced, subject to the stated score thresholds and validity periods. Applicants must submit two references and may need a research proposal, supervisor name, project details, degree certificates/transcripts, evidence of English language ability, and certified translations if applicable.

How to apply

Identify a potential supervisor and discuss your proposal before applying online. If applying for an advertised project, contact the supervisor to discuss your interest. Submit the online application with the required documents and two references, and apply as early as possible if you need funding or a visa.

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