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PhD - Health and Life Sciences

Aston University, Birmingham

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Aston University, Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Become part of a world-leading research community by studying for a PhD in Health and Life Sciences at Aston University, Birmingham. We offer a range of specialist projects in subjects from biomedical sciences to health sciences and neuroscience. PhD programmes are for those who are seeking to develop greater in-depth knowledge in a specific area. Completing this level of study is about making an original contribution to knowledge, making new discoveries and developing lifelong skills. At Aston University, our Health and Life Science PhD programmes will provide all the support and facilities you will need to develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field. You will be welcomed into a supportive community with a shared enthusiasm for original research, where diversity and multidisciplinary is championed.Studying a PhD is great route into academia and industries that are centred on research and innovation. Areas with a demand for very high level and specialised research skills often demand PhDs. In addition to this specialist knowledge, PhD education will help you to develop a set of valuable transferrable skills. The very nature of studying an intensive research degree will enable you to become a team player, develop problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and advanced presentation and communication skills.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,850per year

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University information

Aston University, Birmingham

Aston University, Birmingham

  • University League Table

    44th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    28th out of 91 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    121 55%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    7th

    35

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    10th

    32

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