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Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 849 Medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhDs in Medicine are doctoral research degrees that allow students to deeply explore a particular aspect of medical science.

Specifics vary drastically between programmes, but may involve research into the complexities of human health, the effectiveness of medical treatments, and the impact of healthcare policies on diverse populations.

Entry requirements typically include an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as Medicine, Biomedical Science or related fields. A relevant Masters degree may also be required depending on the programme.

Why study a PhD in Medicine?

Develop Skills and Knowledge

A PhD in Medicine allows you to not only develop your own knowledge of Medicine, but also to make a unique, original contribution to the subject as a whole. By doing so, you will hone a variety of transferable skills, such as:

  • Research and Analytical Skills: Ability to design, conduct, and analyse complex research projects.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Expertise in evaluating medical theories and practices to address challenges.
  • Communication and Presentation Skills: Proficiency in effectively conveying ideas and findings to diverse audiences.

Further Career Development

If you're hoping for a career in academia, a PhD is typically required. Other research-based careers may likewise require a PhD, and even when they don't, employers will value the research skills and knowledge developed during your degree. For more information, please visit our PhD employability guide.

After completing your PhD in Medicine, a potential career option might be employment as a Medical Researcher. According to UK salary data from Glassdoor, a Medical Researcher earns an average of £33,499 per year, dependent on factors such as experience, employer and employment location.

Improve Employability

Completing a PhD may also improve your employability. According to the UK government's LEO Graduate and Postgraduate Outcomes survey, 89% of Medicine PhD students were in further education or employment three years after graduation.

What do prospective Medicine PhD students think about study?

We host the Pulse postgraduate survey to understand the motivations, concerns and expectations of students just like you. For prospective Medicine PhD students in 2023:

  • 75% were either positive or very positive about employment after graduation.
  • 66% preferred on campus learning, 12% preferred online/distance learning, and 22% preferred a blended approach.
  • 19% were interested in part-time study.
  • In order of popularity, the top three study motivations were:
    • Subject interest
    • Career progress
    • Skills development

If you'd like to make your voice heard, why not complete our survey? Your feedback will help us ensure our site is as helpful as possible for students like you!

Note: This guidance was produced with the assistance of AI. However, all data is derived from reliable, authoratitive sources, and all content has been reviewed by humans.

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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Supporting the Mental Health of First Nations People through Community Pharmacy

This Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to Masters by Research or PhD students who are undertaking research in supporting the mental health of First Nations people through community pharmacy. Read more

Intelligent Biomedical Signal Analysis Bridging Analytical Methods and AI for Safer Diagnostics

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 17.9 million deaths annually (WHO). Early detection of arrhythmias can save lives, yet it remains challenging due to signal variability. Read more

Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Improving Sleep in Hot Overnight Environments

You must. be a domestic (Australian/New Zealand) student . be willing to apply for admission, have an offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study full-time in a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Read more

The identification of tissue and blood-based DNA methylation biomarkers for risk stratification in prostate cancer.

  Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the UK, with over 52,000 cases and 12,000 deaths annually, representing a substantial healthcare challenge. Read more

Deciphering the role of the ocular glymphatic system in diabetic retinopathy

There is an urgent need to identify novel treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy, a sight-threatening side effect of diabetes. This project will use state-of-the-art approaches to elucidate the role that glymphatic clearance plays in the development of Diabetic Retinopathy. Read more

Metagenomics to guide precision medicine in ARDS

  Research Group: Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe condition characterized by acute inflammation and diffuse alveolar damage, leading to respiratory failure. Read more

Understanding how high plasma soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) predicts poor outcome in patients with ARDS.

  Research Group: Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a common condition in critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, and is often found in association with sepsis and other systemic illnesses. Read more

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