
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026

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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
1 week ago
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PhD and MScR opportunities in Genetics and Molecular Medicine are available at the University of Edinburgh , within the MRC Human Genetics Unit and the School of Genetics and Cancer . The programme is research-focused and highlights strengths in genetics , molecular biology , biochemistry , cell biology , and especially computational biology . This is a postgraduate research programme with both PhD and MScR routes. Study options include full-time and part-time modes, with multiple start dates. T...
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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
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Genetics and Genomics PhD and MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research opportunity in animal science focused on genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, quantitative genetics, and modelling of complex animal systems. The programme is based in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies , within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine , with research activity centred at the Roslin Institute on the Easter Bush campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. R...
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North Carolina State University
United States
1 week ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Safety at North Carolina State University , in Dr. Mairui Gao’s Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in biology , food science , microbiology , food safety , and related applied research areas. The post highlights both wet-lab and computational research experience as preferred, suggesting projects may involve experimental micro...
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Helmholtz Munich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master's position at Helmholtz Munich in single-cell multi-omics for chronic lung diseases . The project is hosted by the Luecken Lab and Lehmann Lab at the Institute for Computational Biology and Lung Health . It is a strong fit for students interested in bioinformatics , computational biology , single-cell analysis , and data-driven biomedical research. Eligibility: applicants should be Master's students in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, and should have...
2 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Master Thesis opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1), Modeling and Simulation Group. The project sits at the interface of computational systems biology , mathematics/statistics , and open research software development. The topic is Efficient Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques for Studying Large-scale Metabolic Models , with a focus on Bayesian inference for high-dimensional parameter estimation in biochemical networks and metabol...
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Estimated costs in Finland.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €414 $450/yr |
![]() Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €442 $480/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €368 $400/yr |
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Professor of Structural Biology
University of Helsinki
Finland
Virology
Cell Biology
Structural Biology
Membrane Biology
Bacteriophage
School of Pharmacy Faculty of Health Sciences University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
Finland
Clinical Nutrition
Psychiatry
Gut Microbiota
Metabolic Biology
Metabolomic
University of Helsinki
Finland
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Genomic
Bacterial Ecology
Cancer Biology
Aalto University
Finland
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Metabolic Engineering
Metabolic Biology
Yeast Biology
University of Helsinki
Finland
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Genome Assembly
Next-generation Sequencing
Genomic
University of Tampere
Finland
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Oncology
Transcriptional Biology

University of Helsinki Scholarships support international students applying to master's programmes in Finland, mainly through tuition fee waivers and, in some cases, additional relocation or living support.

Finland Government Scholarships and Finnish university waivers support international students applying for Master's study in Finland, while PhD study is generally tuition-free and often offered through salaried research positions.
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