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.
Visit the programme website for more information
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
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.
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