Overview

The Biotechnology (Medical Sciences) PhD and MPhil sits in the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS).

Newcastle University offers MPhil and PhD supervision in the following research areas:

The research focuses on translational medicine.

This spans drug discovery and development to effective product commercialisation and process optimisation.

The key areas are:

the development of drugs for the treatment of cancer and psychiatric disorders

novel antibiotic innovation

design and development of integrated electrochemical and bio-microelectromechanical (bio-MEMS) sensors. This is for the application to diagnosis of disease processes and sensor technologies. This provides real-time, high content intracellular analysis using polymer-based nanosensor systems

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Programme Structure

You’ll cover:

techniques for effective research

methods for better collaborative working

essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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There is no application closing date for this course. It is suggested international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology View 111 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

MPhil

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

PhD

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

International students

MPhil: £31,900 - £46,000

PhD: £31,900 - £46,000

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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