KCL PhD Program

PhD Opportunities at KCL

King's College London offers a wide range of PhD programs across its faculties, focusing on key research areas such as:

• Biomedical sciences
• Humanities
• Social sciences
• Engineering

The admission process typically involves submitting a research proposal, academic transcripts, and references. KCL provides various funding options including scholarships, research council funding, and university-specific awards. For detailed information, prospective students can visit the PhD program page.

Doctoral & Research Degree Programs

As an R1-equivalent elite Russell Group institution, research degrees are central to KCL's academic structure:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) & MPhil: Offered across all 9 faculties, spanning fundamental laboratory sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.
• Professional Doctorates: Includes the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Doctor of Healthcare (DHealth), Doctor of Education (EdD), and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD).
• Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs): Host to multi-institutional UKRI-funded PhD centers (e.g., MRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, and ESRC Doctoral Training Partnerships).