
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open PhD positions in biomedicine in the United Kingdom include University of Edinburgh, University of Ulster and University of Glasgow.
University of Edinburgh
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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 ...
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The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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Interested in a fully funded PhD in Biomedical Innovation with an AI and informatics focus? The UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Innovation at the School of Informatics, The University of Edinburgh is inviting prospective applicants to join upcoming Open Days and learn more about the programme. The Centre offers fully funded PhD studentships for 2027 entry within a four-year doctoral programme. The Open Days are designed to help applicants explore research and training opportun...
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Dawood Khan
University of Ulster
United Kingdom
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Fully funded PhD opportunity at Ulster University and the Diabetes Research Centre in the area of diabetes, obesity, reproductive health , and endocrinology . The project, titled Harnessing the Gut-Gonadal Axis: Pre-clinical Validation of Novel Proglucagon-Derived and Hybrid Peptides for Obesity-Induced Subfertility , focuses on how obesity and Type 2 Diabetes affect fertility in men and women. The successful PhD student will investigate whether novel incretin-based and hybrid peptide therapies ...
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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, med...
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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 participat...
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University of Glasgow
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🎓 Fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Glasgow in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences through the North West Bio Programme . 🔬 This call is for students interested in biomedical sciences and related life sciences research. The post says applications are now open for international students . It also notes that applications for Home students will open on 2026-11-02 and close on 2027-01-04 . 💡 The announcement highlights that more information is available on eligibilit...
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Lancaster University
United Kingdom
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PhD position available in the Mort lab at Lancaster University on cattle genetics , with a focus on pigmentation genetics in dairy cattle and how this research can help build resilience to climate change . This opportunity is described as an exciting collaboration with Davina Hill at the University of Glasgow and Barbara Shih at Lancaster University . The post is aimed at students interested in animal genetics, livestock biology, and applied research with agricultural relevance. No funding detai...
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University of Edinburgh
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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 edu...
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University of Bristol
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The University of Bristol’s School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences is inviting applications for postgraduate research study in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences , with awards available for both PhD and MSc by Research . This programme covers a broad range of research themes, including cancer biology , engineering biology , genome biology , infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance , modulation and translation of immunity , and organelle biology and protein homeostasis . The sch...
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University of Bristol
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PhD opportunity at the University of Bristol in bio-inspired robotic systems for investigating biological signalling and adaptive behaviour . This project develops bioinspired soft robotic systems as embodied platforms for studying how living systems coordinate responses through physical interaction, sensing, control, and information transfer. The research sits at the intersection of robotics , mechanical engineering , biophysics , cybernetics , materials science , and computational modelling . ...
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University of Exeter
United Kingdom
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Applications are open for the 2026–2027 School of Biomedical Engineering at UBC–Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter PhD Student Research Visit Program. This opportunity supports PhD students in Biomedical Engineering from UBC to undertake an up to 8-week research visit at the Living Systems Institute, University of Exeter , between January and July 2027 . The visit is designed to help students build international collaborations , access new expertise and facilities , and expand ...
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The Francis Crick Institute
United Kingdom
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Funded PhD opportunity at The Francis Crick Institute / King’s College London This PhD project, supervised by Dr Charlie McTernan, focuses on supramolecular chemistry , lipid nanoparticles , and targeted delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics . The research aims to develop a host-guest conjugation platform for modular functionalisation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), enabling precise and high-throughput attachment of targeting groups for improved tissue-specific delivery beyond the liver. The proj...
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Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
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![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Loughborough University
United Kingdom
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University of Reading
United Kingdom
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University of Surrey
United Kingdom
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Birmingham City University
United Kingdom
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Health Communication
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University College London
United Kingdom
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University of Aberdeen
United Kingdom
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