Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months (Up to 4 years)
- Part-time: 96 months (Up to 8 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting July 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting October 2027 — Apply before Sep 2027 (National); Apply before Aug 2027 (International). Deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university; the international 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
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): 76. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS: 7. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine
Overview
The Otorhinolaryngology programme from University of Nottingham utilise high-tech hearing labs and a wide range of methodologies to:
- study the pathophysiology of and improve the diagnosis and treatment of ENT problems, such as hearing difficulties, tinnitus or hyperacusis, and other related conditions
- develop and assess hearing devices including hearing-aids and cochlear implants; improve communication behaviour
- promote the management and treatments in ENT, including enhanced audiological measurements, neuromodulation and cell therapy.
Why choose to do a PhD with this research group?
They have extensive experience in supervising clinical and science PGR students within an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment, tailoring studies to students' research interests. It offers a stimulating, inclusive and supportive environment to nurture PhD students to develop into independent researchers in academia, industry, science policy and clinical medicine or healthcare.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Ear, Nose and Throat (Ent)
- Head and Neck Disorders
- Hearing and Listening
- Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
- Auditory Measurements and Assessments
- Hearing Aid Development and Evaluation, Including: Hearing-aids and Cochlear Implants
- Ent Management and Treatment, Including: Audiological Treatment, Neuromodulation And Cell Therapy, Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
General requirements
- 2.1 (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject and two references including at least one academic reference.
- If you have contacted a supervisor and they have informally agreed to supervise you, please provide us with a personal statement as part of the online application form.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 48,616 AUD / year (≈ 25,750 GBP / year). International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,931 AUD / year (≈ 5,260 GBP / year).
Living costs
Nottingham, United Kingdom: 1,101–1,846 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Otorhinolaryngology. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- University of Nottingham China and Malaysia Alumni Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 10 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — Provided by university, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Sports Scholarships — Grant: 13,500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Provided by university, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- International Sporting Excellence Award — Grant: 7,000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime — Provided by university, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 14 Oct 2026 — Provided by university, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 — Independent provider
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 — Independent provider
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3,500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 — Independent provider
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Independent provider
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19,000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Merit-based — Independent provider
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based — Independent provider
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Independent provider
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based — Independent provider
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 — Independent provider
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1,000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based — Independent provider
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3,000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Independent provider
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22,500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified — Independent provider
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based — Independent provider
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1,500 USD — Deadline: Not specified — Independent provider
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12,000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 — Independent provider
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant: 5,000 USD — Deadline: Not specified — Independent provider
