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PhD in Infection and Immunity at the University of Edinburgh University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Immunology
Funding
The programme page does not state a specific studentship or stipend. It notes that postgraduate study is often funded through a combination of loans, family support, savings, work, employer sponsorship, and scholarships. Additional research costs may be up to £7,000 per year, and living costs in Edinburgh are estimated at £18,504 per year for 2026-2027.
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University of Edinburgh
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PhD in Infection and Immunity at the University of Edinburgh (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine).
This postgraduate research programme is centered on infection and immunity, with projects spanning host-pathogen interactions, immunology, genetic resistance to disease, disease epidemiology, and related animal genomics and bioinformatics themes. The degree is research-led and students are integrated into a supervisor’s group, with participation in journal clubs, seminars, group meetings, and laboratory progress activities.
The page lists both PhD and MScR options, with PhD duration options of 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time. The entry point shown is Year of entry: 2027. This is a research degree rather than a funded studentship advertisement, so applicants should expect to arrange funding independently or through external sources. The page states there is no application fee.
Eligibility highlights: a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent; contact a potential supervisor before applying; provide a research statement/proposal as appropriate; submit two references; and meet the University’s English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL and other accepted options, or a qualifying degree taught in English). Applicants may also be asked to attend an interview.
Funding and costs: the page does not promise studentship funding, but notes many students combine loans, savings, family support, work income, employer sponsorship, and scholarships. Additional research costs may be up to £7,000 per year, and living costs in Edinburgh are estimated at £18,504 per year for 2026-2027.
How to apply: first identify and contact a potential supervisor, then submit the online application for the chosen award and start date. Prepare transcripts, degree certificates, references, English language evidence, and a research proposal where relevant.
Funding details
The programme page does not state a specific studentship or stipend. It notes that postgraduate study is often funded through a combination of loans, family support, savings, work, employer sponsorship, and scholarships. Additional research costs may be up to £7,000 per year, and living costs in Edinburgh are estimated at £18,504 per year for 2026-2027.
What's required
Applicants need a UK 2:1 honours degree or an international equivalent. You must contact a potential supervisor before applying and submit a research proposal if applicable. Required application materials include a personal statement, relevant knowledge/training/skills, degree certificates and transcripts, references, evidence of English language proficiency, and any published work or project details where relevant. Two references are required, and applicants will be formally interviewed. English language proof may be satisfied by approved tests or by a qualifying degree taught and assessed in English.
How to apply
Contact a potential supervisor to discuss your research proposal before applying. Then submit an online application for the PhD or MScR option and upload the required documents, including references and English language evidence. Use the programme application page to select the award, duration, and start date.
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