Respiratory Sciences PhD

University of Leicester

We are a research-led department engaged in internationally-recognised research. With strong links with the NHS, we bring together fundamental and clinical scientists with strengths in microbial sciences, respiratory sciences and immunology. The department is part of the College of Life Sciences. Located on campus, and within the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Sciences Building and University Hospitals of Leicester. We offer PhD, MPhil and MD supervision in Respiratory Sciences in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Chronic Inflammatory airway disease Exercise rehabilitation and muscle biology Microbial Sciences Paediatric respiratory health Population Health PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time). A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Department of Respiratory Sciences