Key information

Duration

Full-time: 36 months
Part-time: 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting September 2026 – Application deadline not specified.
Starting January 2027 – Application deadline not specified.
Starting April 2027 – Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL® IBT: 90

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine; Health Sciences

Overview

PhD students at the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Key facts

We offer PhD supervision in Respiratory Sciences in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbial sciences
Respiratory sciences
Tuberculosis
Epidemiology of latent and active tuberculosis
Antimicrobial tolerance
Digital health technologies for disease self-management
Studies into microbial endocrinology

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Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

General requirements

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
Research Proposal Form
CV
Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.

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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: 46,190 AUD / year (approximately 24,250 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (approximately 5,238 GBP / year)

Additional Details

International: £24,250 - £39,250 per year

Living costs

Leicester, United Kingdom: 1,430-2,716 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 Respiratory Sciences.

Available Scholarships

Family Loyalty Discount – University of Leicester – Various benefits – Deadline: Anytime
Sanctuary Scholarships – University of Leicester – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
Alumni Discount – University of Leicester – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
Sports Scholarships – University of Leicester – 1000 GBP – Deadline: 31 Aug 2026 – Merit-based
Music Scholarship – University of Leicester – 500 GBP – Deadline: 13 Oct 2026 – Merit-based
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 – 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
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies – CIAPS – 1000 USD – 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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University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK

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University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK