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We have 45 Physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
We have 45 Physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
A PhD in Physiology will involve in-depth research on aspects that relate to how an organisms function. You could also be looking at how changes in the external environment effect these functions.
What’s it like to do a PhD in Physiology?
Physiology combines new and cutting-edge technology with traditional studies to recognise and research aspects on the whole organism level.
Some popular Physiology research topics are
- Genomics
- Informatics
- Ovarian physiology
- Skeletal muscle physiology
- Diabetes
- Imaging
By the time you finish a PhD in Physiology, you’ll have gained the experience and understanding of physiological systems.
Like most STEM subjects, Physiology PhDs also come attached with a research aim already defined. Be sure to research well into the scope of the project to make sure it aligns with your interests and qualifications.
You’ll usually be asked to submit an 80,000-word thesis to be defended during an oral viva examination at the end of your PhD.
In the UK, you might be asked to register to an MPhil to begin with. You will be able to upgrade to a PhD after your first year if your supervisor feels your work meets a certain standard.
Entry requirements
You’re required to have a Second-Class Bachelors degree in basic science courses to gain entry into a PhD in Physiology. You might be considered if you have a Lower Second Class degree if you also a Maters with at least a Merit qualification.
Depending on where you study, you might have to submit language test results to show proficiency in the language of instruction at your university.
PhD in Physiology funding options
A PhD in Physiology in the UK is funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) who offer fully-funded studentships along with a monthly stipend. If you’re applying to a PhD with attached funding, you’ll receive guaranteed funding if you are successful in your application.
PhD in Physiology careers
Most Physiology doctoral graduates go on to continue research as postdoctoral research fellows or in academia. If you wish the industry, there are jobs as in industrial research, scientific publishing and pharmaceutical consulting available for you.
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Funded PhD - Is faulty fibre function to blame for fibromyalgia? – tracking down chronic pain to its source
Chronic pain is growing epidemic associated with an “opioid crisis” caused by the harms of current pain killers. There is an urgent need to better understand pain mechanisms in patients, to inform personalised treatments. Read more
FULLY FUNDED - Thalamic place cells: where are they, how do they get there and what are they for?
'APPLY VIA INSTITUTION WEBSITE LINK'. This is a neurobiological study involving the recording of neurons from freely moving rats and mice in order to understand how neurons encode the spatial environment. Read more
White Rose BBSRC DTP: How does skeletal muscle communicate across organs, tissues and cell types to induce the beneficial metabolic effects of exercise?
Exercise is a key biological process. Exercise training leads to whole body adaptations that improve fitness, prevent frailty, and offer protection against age-related dysfunction and disease. Read more
White Rose BBSRC DTP: Muscle function during running
The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. Read more
Funded PhD - Cannabinoids in the ticking network of the brainstem satiety centre
Life on Earth is subordinate to periodic alterations in the environment, with most notable changes seen from day to night. To react, anticipate, and adapt to these cyclic changes, living organisms evolved endogenous 24h timekeeping mechanisms named circadian clocks. Read more
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PhD studentship - An investigation into mechanisms of spinal cord stimulation action using closed-loop and neuropathic pain models in rats
Overview. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is used as a safe and effective option for multiple, refractory, chronic neuropathic pain disorders, but the mechanisms of action of SCS are still to be fully elucidated. Read more
Realistic simulation of aerosolised drug deposition in the lungs of people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) based on pulmonary magnetic resonance imaging
We are looking for an exceptional student to join this exciting and innovative multi-centre interdisciplinary project funded by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Read more
Understanding how disease-causing NMDA-R mutations influence synaptic development and function across brain regions
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a major global health burden. One main challenge is understanding how, despite influencing the same genes, individual mutations can cause distinct symptoms, that emerge at distinct stages of development. Read more
PhD studentship: Neuromuscular fatigability and exercise intolerance in chronic heart failure
Overview. Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a complex clinical syndrome which leads to reduced cardiac output at rest and/or in response to stress. Read more
Developing translatable TetraVecta-enabled allogeneic regulatory T cell therapy
Commercial partner: Oxford Biomedica (UK) Ltd (OXB). Pathological immune activation is a hallmark of several diseases from autoimmunity to solid organ transplant rejection. Read more
A Novel K+ Channel Target (KCNK13/THIK1) for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Understanding its mechanism of inhibition by small molecule drugs and biological therapeutics
Commercial partner: Cerevance. The student will be involved in an exciting multidisciplinary project aimed at determining the structural and molecular mechanisms of a range of novel inhibitors of the THIK1 K2P K+ channel. Read more
The feasibility and health benefits of a walking football programme in older adults
Summary. Non-communicable diseases are projected to rise in line with the ageing demographic. Research has shown that engaging older adults in regular and structured physical activity might present a key challenge for health professionals. Read more
The Association Between Intestinal Fibrosis and Dysregulation in the Systemic and Intestinal Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System in Dogs with Chronic Enteropathy
Background, aims and objectives. Canine chronic enteropathy (CE) is a debilitating disease with unknown cause and variable response to treatment. Read more
GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP PhD project: Investigating how physical activity prevents cancers in humans: harnessing ‘big’ data to understand the genomic profile of human cancers that are preventable by physical activity.
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership which is offering up to 20 studentships for entry in September 2024. Read more
GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP PhD project: Brain stimulation and neurophysiological investigations of central nervous system changes in pathological pain, and their augmentation by treatment
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership which is offering up to 20 studentships for entry in September 2024. Read more
