PhD Neurosciences in Preston United Kingdom | University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire | Preston United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 16,900
(c. USD22,523.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Neuroscience covers an extensive spectrum of studies, spanning molecular investigations to clinical applications, including aptamer research and sports-related concussion studies. We aim to achieve global recognition in three key domains: neuro-oncology, dementia and neurodegeneration, along with molecular psychiatry. Our team includes diverse experts from biomedical researchers to pharmaceutical specialists and clinical practitioners. We maintain strong partnerships with Brain Tumour North West and are frequently invited to speak at international conferences and academic institutions. As part of the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, our neuroscience research bridges fundamental molecular work (such as aptamer studies) with clinical applications (like sports concussion research). Our ambition is to establish international prominence in three focus areas: neuro-oncology, dementia/neurodegeneration, and molecular psychiatry. Adopting a comprehensive bench-to-bedside methodology, we leverage our distinctive team composition that includes biomedical researchers, pharmaceutical experts, and clinical professionals from our Medical and Dental Schools. We prioritize collaborations with regional charities and healthcare facilities, notably through Brain Tumour North West—a collaborative initiative uniting researchers and clinicians across the region with support from local charitable organizations.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A recognised UK first degree, second class honours or above; or a UK Master’s degree or equivalent qualification. PhD studentships normally require at least an upper second class honours first degree. IELTS - 6.5 (with no component score lower than 6.0), TOEFL IBT - 86 with minimum grades of Reading - 15, Listening - 15, Speaking - 18, Writing - 22, Pearson Test of English-Academic - 65 and with minimum of 59 in each component

Tuition GBP 16,900

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