Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027
Research degrees may start at any time of the year. For September start you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88 or 4.5 (New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned. Equivalent to the 0-120 score.)
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine
Overview
The Cancer and Genomic Sciences doctorate from University of Birmingham will provide training in the latest technologies within a highly collaborative environment enabling you to develop your own research project and contribute towards cutting-edge research that will facilitate your development and progression as a scientist.
Career Opportunities
A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists.
Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical, communication and teaching, and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It’ll also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.
Many of the postgraduate research students continue in academia as Research Fellows/Postdoctoral Researchers both within the UK and internationally, or pursue other scientific-related disciplines, such as research scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, scientists in the NHS, clinical trial coordinators, medical writing and publishing.
Employers include Universities and Research Institutions, NHS Trusts, Pharma and Biotech companies (including AstraZeneca, Covance, Binding Site, Immunocore, Johnson and Johnson), Medical Communications agencies (e.g. Fishawack, Insight Medical Writing).
Programme Structure
Subjects include:
- Genome Structure and Regulation
- DNA Replication, Stability and Repair
- Translational Biology and Genetics
- Bioinformatics & Health Data Science
- Surgical Oncology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88 or 4.5
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you are applying to.
- If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 55,828 AUD / year (≈ 29,310 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details:
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £14,665 part-time
Living Costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,457-2,160 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships:
- Tackling Health Inequalities in Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation - University of Birmingham - Various benefits - Deadline 07 Sep 2026 - Merit-based
- Birmingham Marshall Scholarship - University of Birmingham - Various benefits - Deadline 24 Sep 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - Various benefits - Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - 1000 USD - Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - 3500 USD - Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Various benefits - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li - 19000 GBP - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation - Various benefits - Deadline 28 Feb 2027 - Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - 1000 USD - Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - 1000 USD - Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - educations.com - 5000 USD - Deadline 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Admit Lab - 10000 USD - Deadline 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - 1000 USD - Deadline 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - 3000 USD - Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - 22500 GBP - Deadline Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Leopold Figl Foundation - Various benefits - Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - 1500 USD - Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12000 USD - Deadline 11 Jan 2027
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship - FHE Health - 5000 USD - Deadline Not specified
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