Life Sciences PhD

University of Northampton

United Kingdom, Northampton

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University of Northampton

United Kingdom , Northampton

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Waterside

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,350 / year

Next Intake October-2026

Life Sciences PhD

About

Overview

If you are a graduate in a life science or similar discipline, this MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills within in the vibrant life sciences sector. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with a level 8 qualification that can offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry. Find out more about the Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences (PALS).

The application deadline for starting in October is 1 August and 11 December for starting in March.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences related subject.

Master’s Degree from a UK university (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

Students with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

We welcome applications from students with internationally recognised qualifications which are an equivalent to our entry requirements stated above.

All candidates are required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

This course requires the following:
- IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores not below 6.5. Your score in writing must meet 6.5.
- Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will automatically not be considered.
All offers of a place on the programme are subject to:
- a successful interview.
- suitable Research Supervision Team.
Research proposals should be developed in consultation with a potential supervisor. For further information, see How to Apply page.

It is important that you contact a potential supervisor to find out any requirements as far as a proposal and/or application is concerned, before submitting your application. Find out more about research proposal requirements.

Our Graduate School website offer further information on Postgraduate Research courses.

English Program Requirements

This course requires the following:

IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores not below 6.5. Your score in writing must meet 6.5.
Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will automatically not be considered.

Career

Careers and Employability

Our students progress on to post-doctoral research or enter non-academic careers including R&D in industry as well as medical writing, scientific journalism, healthcare informatics, data science, big data analytics, marketing and management, technical sales and market research/consulting.