Background
University College London, King's College London, Royal Veterinary College, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Birkbeck College and the School of Pharmacy, have partnered to develop a major new interdisciplinary PhD programme in bioscience and bioengineering. The programme will provide students with the skills and confidence necessary to combine experimental and theoretical approaches to tackle biological problems and to re-engineer living systems.
Course Structure
During the first year of the programme training is provided in modeling, quantitative and systems approaches to biological research through taught lectures, seminars and innovative e-learning resources. Students also gain experience in experimental and theoretical research approaches by undertaking two interdisciplinary research projects in different laboratories that involve acquisition of different skill sets. The programme additionally includes summer schools, seminars and transferable professional skills training.
Students are able to select their PhD from a wide-range of projects that employ interdisciplinary approaches, many of which are also cross institutional. Topics include:
- molecular dynamics and structural biology
- bioengineering of living systems
- developmental biology
- pathogen biology and infection
- dynamic cell imaging
The programme supervisors are carrying out cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, and students will have access to world-class research facilities.
Futher Details
Please visit the website for further details about the programme, entry requirements and how to apply: www.ucl.ac.uk/libphd
Deadline for applications: 29th April 2013
Interviews to be held first week of June 2013.