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Infection Medicine PhD at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Medicine
Funding
No dedicated funding is stated. The page says many students need to combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work, employer sponsorship, or scholarships. Tuition fees apply, and estimated additional programme costs are around £4,000 per year plus living costs.
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Edinburgh
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PhD opportunity in Infection Medicine at the University of Edinburgh
This postgraduate research programme is based in the Edinburgh Medical School within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. The research theme focuses on infection medicine, including infectious diseases caused by a broad range of pathogens, emerging and endemic diseases, and global health challenges, with particular relevance to low- and middle-income countries.
Students with a background in biomedical science, medicine, or veterinary science are especially encouraged to apply. The programme highlights multidisciplinary research and international collaboration, with opportunities to work across scientific and clinical seminars, present at conferences, publish in journals, and gain transferable research skills.
The page notes that applicants must first contact a potential supervisor to discuss a research proposal. A UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent is required, along with English language evidence if applicable. Typical application materials include a personal statement, research proposal, transcripts, references, and supporting documents. Two references are required, and shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the supervisor and at least one other staff member.
The programme offers full-time PhD study over 3 years or part-time study over 6 years. No dedicated scholarship is stated on the page, and students are advised that funding often comes from multiple sources. There is no application fee for the programme. Additional research costs are estimated at around £4,000 per year, and students are responsible for living costs unless covered by other funding.
Research areas mentioned as related or relevant include infectious diseases, zoonotic disease, antimicrobial resistance, diagnostic tools, systems biology, big data analysis, and global health. Applicants interested in these themes should consider whether this PhD aligns with their research background and interests.
Funding details
No dedicated funding is stated. The page says many students need to combine funding sources such as loans, family support, savings, work, employer sponsorship, or scholarships. Tuition fees apply, and estimated additional programme costs are around £4,000 per year plus living costs.
What's required
A UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent is required. Applicants must contact a potential supervisor before applying. The application must include a personal statement, relevant knowledge/training skills, and where applicable a research topic, details of published work, a research proposal, supervisor name, research project details if applying to an advertised project, degree certificates and academic transcripts, references, evidence of English language ability, and certified translations if needed. Two references are required. An in-person or online interview is part of the process. English language evidence can be met through accepted tests or a degree taught and assessed in English under the university's rules.
How to apply
Contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research proposal before applying. Then select the PhD Infection Medicine award, duration, and start date in the online application portal. Prepare the required documents and submit two references with your application.
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