Overview

• Subject:
  Health & Medicine
• Subject-category:
  Health Sciences
• Duration:
  3–4 years
• Course Level:
  Phd/DBA
• Tution Fees:
  £33000
• Intakes:
  January, 2027, September, 2026,

University Details

University of Edinburgh is a world-renowned public research university located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1583, it is one of the UK’s oldest universities, known for academic excellence, global rankings, and diverse programs that attract students from around the world.

English Requirement

For the Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre) PhD or MScR at University of Edinburgh, applicants typically need IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each band, or equivalent tests like TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic. Higher scores may be required for clinical research pathways.

General Requirement

For the Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre) PhD or MScR at University of Edinburgh, applicants typically need a strong degree in biomedical sciences or a related field, excellent academic record, research proposal, academic references, and relevant lab or research experience in cancer biology or medical research.

Course Specification

The Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre) PhD or MScR at University of Edinburgh is a research-focused programme based in the School of Genetics and Cancer. Students conduct laboratory and clinical cancer research on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, with MScR lasting 1 year and PhD 3 years, leading to an original research thesis.