Context

Risk of E. coli bloodstream infection and associated adverse outcomes are reportedly higher in people with multimorbidity but published reports do not adequately account for physical and/or mental health multimorbidity and frailty. There is limited information about drug-drug and drug-disease interactions in relation to recommended antibiotic therapy for E. coli infection in people with multimorbidity and associated polypharmacy, with implications for clinical policy and practice.

Programme Structure

Objectives can be shaped by student’s interest/focus but broadly include to:

• Quantify rates of E. coli bloodstream infection, antibiotic-resistant infection and adverse outcomes in people with/without multimorbidity.
• Examine drug-drug and drug-disease interactions related to antibiotics used for the treatment of E. coli infections in people with multimorbidity and polypharmacy.
• Explore implications for policy and practice.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

• You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
• IELTS 6.5

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International

Non-residents: 41,452 AUD / year (≈ 21,940 GBP / year)

Domestic

Citizens or residents: 9,042 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year)

Additional Details

Band 2

• National: £9,120
• International: £26,570

Band 3

• National: £13,148
• International: £30,965 or £39,800

Living costs

Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,487-2,823 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Improving the understanding of risk, outcomes, and treatment of E. coli infections in people with multimorbidity.

Available Scholarships

• Chevening Scholarship – Provided by university – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
• GREAT Ghana Scholarship – Provided by university – Grant: 10,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
• GREAT Kenya Scholarship – Provided by university – Grant: 10,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
• GREAT India Scholarship – Provided by university – Grant: 10,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
• Vice Chancellor's South Asia scholarship – Provided by university – Grant: 6,500 GBP – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships – Independent provider – Grant: 3,500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
• Scholarships for PhD Students – Independent provider – Grant: 19,000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• Women Scholarship for International Students – Independent provider – Grant: 5,000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
• The PhD Prep Fellowship – Independent provider – Grant: 10,000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
• Dream Chaser Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1,000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities – Independent provider – Grant: 3,000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Independent provider – Grant: 22,500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Independent provider – Grant: Various benefits – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 1,500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Independent provider – Grant: 12,000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
• “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship – Independent provider – Grant: 5,000 USD – Deadline: Not specified