About the course

Cutting edge translational research addressing global health challenges, aimed at understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of how the human body functions, how these change during disease and infection and how this may be used to predict, identify and treat disease.

　　Our research spans biomedical and clinical disciplines ranging from basic laboratory science to clinical and applied research that impacts on many aspects of modern life.

　　Our aim is to conduct research that ranks among the best in the UK and internationally. Examples of areas of research strength include basic/applied physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry and drug discovery, infection and immunity, neuroscience, cell/developmental biology and cancer.

　　Research in the School is supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Our core facilities provide researchers with access to a range of cutting-edge equipment, staffed by experts who help with experimental design, training and data analysis.

　　Postgraduate students are supported by the Postgraduate School which provides induction, skills training opportunities and help with career planning. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2024	Aberdeen
Term 2 (January), 2025	Aberdeen
Term 1 (September), 2025	Aberdeen
Term 2 (January), 2026	Aberdeen

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Aberdeen

Normally, the minimum entrance requirement for admission to the PhD is a degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in an appropriate field, or equivalent. It is preferable that you hold a Masters in the chosen area of study as well.

　　Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5

　　Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall ? 90

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Aberdeen. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　201st / 1250

　　THE World ranking35th / 130

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