At Aston University, our Health and Life Science PhD programmes will provide all the support and facilities you will need to develop into a leading researcher in your chosen field. You will be welcomed into a supportive community with a shared enthusiasm for original research, where diversity and multidisciplinary is championed.
We offer both self-funded and funded studentship PhD opportunities here at Aston. The information below will provide you with more details on how our PhD offerings work.
At Aston, within the area of health and life sciences, PhDs can be completed within the:
- Applied Health Research Group
- Biosciences Research Group
- Cognition and Neuroscience Research Group
- Optometry and Vision Science Research Group
- Pharmaceutical and Clinical Pharmacy Research
- Pharmacology and Translational Neuroscience Research Group
- Translational Medicine Group
Qualifications
All candidates should have been awarded, or expect to achieve, a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a 60% or higher weighted average, and/or a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).
Your degree will need to be in a relevant field which will either be stated in the PhD vacancy advert, or can be confirmed with your potential project supervisor when you discuss your proposal if you a taking a self-funded PhD.
Fees
UK students (2023/4)
- Annual full-time fees: £4,712
International students (2023/4)
- Annual full-time fees: £19,050
Application
For funded studentships or advertised self-funded projects, please ensure you have checked through the vacancy advert for full details on entry and project proposal requirements. You will also need to make note of which PhD options you should choose in the application form.
For students who are seeking a specific self-funded project, please ensure you have completed the following before submitting your application:
- Made contact with your potential PhD supervisor to ensure there is a suitable project opportunity for you that will be supported within the research group.
- Discussed any specific entry requirements related to your qualifications.
- Agreed your project proposal.
