The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences trains ~350 postgraduate research students undertaking PhD, MD and MPhil degrees in Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Experimental Medicine, Epidemiology, Public Health, Precision Health, Medical Education and Dentistry each year. Its diverse postgraduate student population comprises both basic and clinical scientists from across the globe engaged in wide-ranging research projects spanning the breadth of the School’s research portfolio from traditional population-based epidemiology to 'big data' science and bioinformatics, through molecular and cell biology to clinical trials. Reflecting our commitment to gender equality, we hold prestigious School and Institutional Athena Swan Gold Awards.
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December 2026
Queen's University Belfast
University Road,
Belfast,
County Antrim,
BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
December 2027
Queen's University Belfast
University Road,
Belfast,
County Antrim,
BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Shortlisting may include consideration of additional qualifications and research experience. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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