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Integrative Physiology PhD and MScR in Biomedical Sciences at the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom

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Master's, PhD

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Cell Biology

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The page does not describe a dedicated studentship or stipend. It states that many students combine loans, family support, savings, work income, employer sponsorship, and scholarships to cover tuition and living costs. Additional programme costs may apply: up to £5,000 per year for MScR students and £5,000 to £30,000 per year (pro-rata) for PhD students. University of Edinburgh graduates may receive a 10% tuition discount.

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Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Systems Biology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neurocognition
Integrative Physiology
Biomedicine

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PhD and MScR opportunity in Integrative Physiology at the University of Edinburgh, within the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences and the School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences. The programme is based at Edinburgh BioQuarter in the United Kingdom and focuses on understanding fundamental mechanisms and pathways relevant to human function in health and disease across the life course.

Research in this area spans molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioural biology, with strong links to biomedical sciences, neuroscience, and cardiovascular research. Students may work with cutting-edge methods such as genomics, proteomics, imaging, informatics, and in vivo approaches, and the research environment emphasizes hands-on laboratory projects, guided reading, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one supervision.

The page advertises both PhD and MScR routes. The PhD is available full-time or part-time, while the MScR is a 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time research degree. The MScR is described as especially suitable for highly motivated students with a clear research direction and strong background knowledge. PhD students follow a probationary first year with annual reviews and thesis committee support.

Funding and costs: the page does not offer a dedicated studentship, stipend, or full funding package. Instead, it notes that students often combine loans, savings, sponsorship, work income, and scholarships. There is no application fee. Additional research costs may apply, including consumables, access charges, travel, and computing resources; estimated extra costs are up to £5,000/year for MScR and £5,000–£30,000/year (pro-rata) for PhD students. University of Edinburgh graduates may be eligible for a 10% tuition discount.

Eligibility: applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent. English language proficiency is required through an accepted test or another approved route. For PhD or advertised projects, applicants must identify a potential supervisor and discuss the proposal before applying; MScR applicants should have a clear research idea and relevant knowledge or practical experience. Two references are required.

How to apply: contact the Postgraduate Research Student Administrator at [email protected]. Then apply online after confirming your supervisor or project. The page recommends applying at least one month before the intended start date, and earlier if you need funding or a visa.

Funding details

The page does not describe a dedicated studentship or stipend. It states that many students combine loans, family support, savings, work income, employer sponsorship, and scholarships to cover tuition and living costs. Additional programme costs may apply: up to £5,000 per year for MScR students and £5,000 to £30,000 per year (pro-rata) for PhD students. University of Edinburgh graduates may receive a 10% tuition discount.

What's required

Applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree or an international equivalent. English language proficiency is required for all applicants, including UK nationals, via an accepted test, a degree taught and assessed in English, or certain professional qualifications. For PhD or advertised projects, applicants must identify and discuss a proposal with a potential supervisor before applying; for MScR, applicants are expected to have a clear research idea and strong theoretical or practical knowledge in the field. Two references are required, and supporting documents include a personal statement, relevant knowledge/training skills, research proposal or project details if applicable, degree certificates and transcripts, and evidence of English language ability.

How to apply

Contact the Postgraduate Research Student Administrator for initial enquiries. Identify and discuss your proposal with a potential supervisor before applying online, or contact the supervisor first if applying for an advertised project. Submit the online application with the required documents and references; there is no application fee.

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