Key information
Duration
Full-time, 36 months (3-4 years).
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 - Apply before Oct 2026
- Starting April 2027 - Apply before Jan 2027
- Starting July 2027 - Apply before Apr 2027
- Starting October 2027 - Apply before Jul 2027
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics, Biology, Health Sciences
Overview
Distinctive features of the Structural Biophysics degree from Cardiff University
- International centre of excellence for structural and biophysical studies of the cornea and lens and their components, including collagen and fibrillin.
Responsible for a number of discoveries that have had an impact in both the scientific and the lay communities, receiving press and TV coverage.Supported by grants from the MRC, EPSRC, BBSRC, Wellcome Trust, Royal Society and several other industrial and charitable sources.Key Facts
- A PhD by research at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences is based around a specific, well-defined research topic.
- All students have regular meetings with their supervisory team, as well as an advisor who is not directly involved with the project, and is able to objectively monitor the progress of the research, and to provide independent guidance.
- In addition to the core research topic, the School provides a diverse programme of transferrable skills training, which complements the Doctoral Academy Programme.
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Programme Structure
Research themes:
- Understanding corneal transparency and the structural causes of its loss
- The role of proteoglycans in the development of corneal transparency
- The ultrastructure of the cornea and limbus in relation to corneal shape and function
- Collagen and fibrillin in ocular tissues
- Structure function relationships in zonular filaments
- Extraocular muscles
- Ultrastructural changes in pathological corneas
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Suitable for graduates in optometry, medicine, psychology, social science, physics, biology, biochemistry, mathematics or any relevant scientific discipline.
- A First or Upper Second class UK Honours degree, master's degree, or equivalent is required.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 50,071 AUD / year (approx. 26,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,388 AUD / year (approx. 5,006 GBP / year)
- Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom: 1,178-1,999 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
