PhD in Medical Sciences

Tuition fees for PhD in Medical Sciences are 19,000 GBP per year, while applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jun 1, 2027.

The PhD in Medical Sciences at Bangor University is a 2-year degree for students with a Master's degree. This program helps students develop research skills in Medical Sciences.

The curriculum includes research areas like Rheumatic diseases, Behavioural neurology, and Neuro-rehabilitation. Students will work with supervisors and have access to facilities like labs and libraries to develop their research skills.

Graduates can pursue careers as Medical Researchers, Neurologists, or Healthcare Consultants in fields like hospitals, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies. They may work for organizations like the NHS or private healthcare providers.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.