PhD in Structural Biophysics

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

• GPA: Upper Second Class

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.

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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.