Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences
Overview
The Investigating the Role of Oxysterols in Cholesterol Metabolism and Myelin Maintenance course at Aston University aims to explore the intricate relationship between oxysterols, cholesterol metabolism, and myelin maintenance. Oxysterols are produced in the body under normal and pathological conditions, particularly in the brain, where they can influence various processes such as lipid homeostasis, inflammation, and cell signalling.
Career prospects
Studying for a PhD is a 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. Visit the programme website for more information
In addition to this specialist knowledge, a PhD education will help you to develop a set of valuable transferable 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.
The variety of PhD project topics at Aston means that the destinations of our graduates vary substantially. Some choose to continue into academia, at either Aston or other leading institutions, while others go onto use their newly acquired skills in a range of research, healthcare, industry, or charitable fields. When selecting your chosen PhD path at Aston, your supervisor will be able to provide you with relevant career opportunities that could be available to you in your specialist area.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Check out the full curriculum
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 93 OR 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score (CEFR-aligned). Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant subject with an award of First Class or 2.1.
- OR A Bachelors degree in a relevant subject with an award of First Class or 2.1, and a Masters degree in a relevant subject with an award of Merit or higher.
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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): 43,360 AUD / year (≈ 22,950 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,445-2,142 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Investigating the Role of Oxysterols in Cholesterol Metabolism and Myelin Maintenance.
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Merit-based, Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Merit-based, Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Merit-based, Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Need-based, Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — Merit-based, Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Need-based, Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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