Overview
University of Bristol's Cellular and Molecular Medicine programme combines basic research with a focus on translation, in other words turning basic scientific discoveries into something that is clinically useful. Key successes of this type include the development of novel drugs, therapies and diagnostic tests, and the implementation of changes to clinical practice. Several members of staff in the school are clinicians.
Career prospects
Graduates have varied careers, including academic research, contract research, working in industry, diagnostics and clinical science, secondary education, higher education, science communications, journalism and research council grant administration.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months, Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 88
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Microbiology, Molecular Sciences
Programme Structure
Research interests include:
- childhood and adult cancers
- regenerative medicine
- molecular genetics
- developmental biology
- haematological disorders
- immunology
- virology
- bacterial antibiotic resistance
- bacterial pathogenesis
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- A first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a biomedical science discipline is required for entry to the PhD programme. We may consider MSc by research applications from candidates with a lower second-class degree (or international equivalent).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 52,744 AUD / year (approx. 27,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,793 AUD / year (approx. 5,106 GBP / year)
- Home: part-time: £2,553 per year
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,438-2,417 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities for Cellular and Molecular Medicine are available, including British Council scholarships for Women, GREAT Scholarships, Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries, Alumni discount, Sanctuary Scholarship, Commonwealth Shared Scholarships, Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries, Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships, Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage, Think Big Scholarships for international students, Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, and others from university and independent providers.