You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area.
Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a final mark of at least 15. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Diploma di Laurea with an overall mark of at least 105. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a minimum C/GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 80%. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of 4 or better (on a scale of 1-5)/CGPA 3,33. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a second-class upper division. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or B+. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA 3.5/4.0 or 14/20. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree, depending on your university. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 8/10. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a second-class upper division or CGPA of at least 3.0-3.49/4.0, 3.5-4.49/5.0 or 4.6-5.9/7.0 |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall grade of B. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Four-year Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 65%-70% or CGPA 2.6 - 2.8 depending on your university. Masters degree following a 3-year Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 65%-70% or CGPA 2.6 - 2.8 depending on your university. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with at least 80% or CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors with a final mark of at least 7.5/10. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 13/20 from a public university or 15/20 from a private university. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with 1.5/5.0 (where 1 is the highest) or 3.7/4.0 |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall CPGA of at least 3 (on a scale of 4). |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with an average mark of at least 4. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or 3/4.0. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a second-class upper division or CAP 4.0. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (honours) degree with a second-class division 1. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.3/4.5 or 3.1/4.3 or B+ |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 2/4 or 7/10. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors Special degree with an upper second honours. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Licence or Diplôme with 5/6 or 8/10. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 67%-80% depending on your university. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 2.8 - 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Lisans Diplomasi with CGPA of at least 2.8 - 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (with a Graduate Thesis/research component) with CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0 or 7.5/10. As evidence of completing your degree you must provide both proof of graduation in addition to your transcript. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with GPA of 2.0/2.5 or equivalent. |
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Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
If your country is not listed, you need to contact us and find out the qualification level you should have for this course. Contact us
Subject-specific requirements | You may be considered for the degree if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show evidence of long-term work experience in a related area. |
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Ielts (academic).
High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS
We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.
We do not accept IELTS Online.
Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below
Proficiency tests, cambridge advanced certificate in english (cae).
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency
High level (70 overall, including at least 65 in each component).
LanguageCert Academic SELT scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about LanguageCert Academic SELT
We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres.
We do not accept the online version. We also do not accept the non-SELT version.
High level (International ESOL SELT B2 with a minimum of 39 in each component)
LanguageCert International ESOL scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about LanguageCert SELT
We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres. We do not accept the online version.
High level (62 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills)
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic)
We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
High level 88 overall, including at least 20 Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT)
We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
As/a-level (gce).
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Grades A - C in English language
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-6 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
Grades A1-C6 (1-6) in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Select to see the list of exempt english-speaking countries.
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries:
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course
Research proposal | If you are applying for an Integrated PhD, you will need to write a research proposal. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Alongside your core modules, you take the pathway modules below.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.
Check back in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.
If you’d like to join us as a research student, there are two main routes:
Find out how to apply for a PhD at Sussex
Choose to work on your research full time or part time, to fit around your work and personal life. For details about part-time study, contact us at [email protected]
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How can i fund my course, funded projects and scholarships.
Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals. Don’t miss out on scholarships – check the specific application deadlines for funding opportunities. Note that funded projects aren’t available for all our PhDs.
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26.
If any part of your funding, at any time, is through USA federal Direct Loan funds, you will be registered on a separate version of this degree which does not include the possibility of distance learning which is prohibited under USA federal regulations. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid .
We advertise around 2,500 part-time jobs a year so you can make money and gain work experience. We have a special scheme to employ students on campus, wherever possible.
Find out more about careers and employability
Fees for self-funding students.
Home students: Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26. Fees will become available once set by United Kingdom Research and Innovation.
Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025/26. Fees will become available once set by United Kingdom Research and Innovation.
International students: £22,575 per year for full-time students
Home PhD student fees are set at the level recommended by United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) annually, rising in line with inflation. Overseas fees are subject to an annual increase - see details on our tuition fees page
Note about additional costs.
Please note that all costs are best estimates based on current market values. Activities may be subject to unavoidable change in response to Government advice. We’ll let you know at the earliest opportunity. We review estimates every year and they may vary with inflation. Find out how to budget for student life .
On top of your PhD fees and living costs, you may also need to cover some research and training costs, relevant to your research project. These costs will depend on your research topic and training needs, but may include: - travel (to archives, collections or scientific facilities) - a laptop - overseas fieldwork costs (travel and accommodation, and language training) - conference costs (travel, registration fees and accommodation) - laboratory consumables and workshop materials - participant costs - transcription or translation costs - open-access publication costs. If you have a scholarship from one of the UK Research Councils, your scholarship should cover these types of costs. You'll receive details of how to claim this additional funding. If you're self funded, or if your scholarship doesn’t cover these costs, check with the Research and Enterprise Co-ordinator in your School for details of School or Doctoral School funding that may be available.
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Mode of study
4 years full-time
International £23,615
Entry requirements
The Life Sciences Department at Brunel is a vibrant, multidisciplinary community of scholars addressing key issues and global challenges for humankind. The Department brings together academics in Biosciences, Environmental Sciences, Psychology, and Sport, Health & Exercise Sciences, working together to carry out world-leading research with the potential to improve human health and well-being.
Together, we work towards integrating academic and scientific rigour with the needs of health care providers, governments, industry, and the not-for-profit sector, aiming to deliver creative solutions to global challenges and, thereby, bring health, economic, social, and cultural benefits to societies.
You will benefit from this Integrated PhD programme immensely if you want to:
You can explore our campus and facilities for yourself by taking our virtual tour .
Our researchers create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society. Find out more about working with the Supervisory Team .
You are welcome to approach your potential supervisor directly to discuss your research interests. Search for expert supervisors for your chosen field of research.
While we welcome applications from students with a clear direction for their research, we are providing you with some ideas for your chosen field of research:
The Brunel Integrated PhD combines PhD research with a programme of structured research, professional and subject training. The programme typically takes 4 years (compared to 3 years for a non-integrated PhD programme). On successful completion, you will be awarded a PhD with an Integrated Postgraduate Diploma in Research in your chosen subject specialisation.
The programme involves demonstrating through original research or other advanced scholarship the creation and interpretation of new knowledge, a systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge at the forefront of an academic discipline or professional practice, the ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the general of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline.
The programme of taught modules runs in parallel to your research work during the first three years of study, with the fourth year providing time for you to focus on writing up your PhD thesis. The taught modules cover research and professional skills as well as providing discipline-specific content. The Brunel Integrated PhD aims to support an individual’s development as a research professional. It aims to produce researchers who are well prepared to embark on careers as academics or professional researchers. As well as the skills to conduct and disseminate high-quality academic research, researchers will develop a range of broader (‘transferable’) skills to help ensure that their work has an impact in the wider world.
Find out more here.
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Find out about what progress might look like at each stage of study here: Research degree progress structure.
Careers and your future.
You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.
In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity.
Find out more.
The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
An interview will be required as part of the admissions process and will be conducted by at least two academic staff members remotely via MS Teams, Zoom, or face to face.
Applicants will be required to submit a personal statement and a research statement. Please contact your proposed supervisor, where possible, to receive feedback and guidance on your research statement before submitting it. Learn how to prepare a research statement here .
If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list . This must have been taken and passed within two years from the date the CAS is made.
· IELTS: 7.0 (min 6.0 in all areas)
· Pearson: 64 (min 59 in all subscores)
· BrunELT: 68% (min 58% in all areas)
· TOEFL: 98 (min 20 in all subscores)
You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our English Language Requirements page.
Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our Brunel Language Centre .
Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.
2024/5 entry, international.
£23,615 full-time
£11,805 part-time
£4,786 full-time
£2,393 part-time
Fees quoted are per year and are subject to an annual increase.
Some courses incur additional course related costs . You can also check our on-campus accommodation costs for more information on living expenses.
Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. Recently the UK Government made available the Doctoral Student Loans of up to £25,000 for UK and EU students and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.
Psychology phd, ageing studies phd, cognitive and clinical neuroscience phd, culture and evolution phd, environment and health phd, environmental sciences phd, health economics phd, welfare, health and wellbeing phd, public health and health promotion phd, sport, health and exercise sciences phd.
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Pursuing a PhD is the ultimate goal of a scholar as it offers immense opportunities to delve into the ocean of knowledge of any domain of study. Involving a painstaking research process, a PhD can stretch from 3-5 years which is a colossal amount of time to immerse into a particular discipline. An Integrated PhD is a viable alternative to a regular doctoral degree as it saves you from the additional time and effort that goes into making the transition from a master’s degree to a research degree. If you’d like to fetch the information associated with different aspects of an Integrated PhD, continue reading our blog through which we aim to elaborate on the key essentials of this degree and the major institutions you can pursue it from.
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Integrated PhD is a research programme mainly comprising of Science , Technology, Engineering and Mathematics [ STEM ] fields. Some other similar doctoral programs are also available in Arts , Social Sciences and Humanities which are funded by the Research Councils. This 5-year degree program combines a master’s course with a PhD in which the first 2 years, students are supposed to study an MSc , MTech, MA or MRes and the next 3 years are dedicated to research work and a core PhD course. However, the duration may vary from university to university. On successful completion, scholars are awarded a doctoral degree.
How Does Integrated PhD Programme Works?
Your master’s program will be inclined towards providing subject knowledge and accumulation of research skills important for your doctorate. In fact, the master you study may actually be called a Master of Research (MRes) rather than a taught MSc or MA.
How is Integrated PhD Graded?
While the master’s portion is graded as a standalone qualification, the latter part is assessed on your thesis and performance in the viva voce.
Why Should You Study Integrated PhD?
For students looking forward to working in a field that would require a blend of qualifications and specific research training, an integrated doctorate course can be a great way to prepare for this. The extended degree program is designed to offer the skills and competencies you need. Students will gradually acquire logical ways to smoothly transcend from master’s to doctoral research.
Are you wondering what type of doctoral degree is right for you? Choosing between similar courses is a difficult task, but if you have the key differences in front of you, it becomes easier to make a concise decision. In order to pursue a regular PhD, scholars are required to have a master’s degree as the minimum qualification, whereas an Integrated PhD can be started just after completing your graduation. While a regular PhD can be done in any subject you want and is time-consuming, an integrated program takes fewer years to finish and also offers you the flexibility to select your field of interest.
An integrated PhD is an excellent choice for anyone who believes they might benefit from more formal research training before pursuing an independent PhD topic. People who apply for Integrated PhDs, on the other hand, tend to fall into one of two categories:
Typically, applications are submitted using an online gateway on your university’s website. The specific documents necessary may vary, but in general, you will need to provide a combination of the following:
Also, Read: How to pursue a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)?
Depending on the nature of the curriculum, there are a few alternative ways to apply for an Integrated PhD.
Some integrated PhDs will require you to select a research subject before applying (much like a normal PhD). Once you’ve identified a university that offers an integrated option for the subject you want to study, you’ll need to determine whether you want to propose your own research topic or apply for a PhD that has already been designed for you. In either case, reach out to potential supervisors before submitting your application.
The supervisor will be indicated in the advertisement if you are applying for a pre-designed PhD. If you created your own project, you’ll need to identify a professor whose expertise matches your research interests. In both circumstances, inform your potential supervisor that you will be applying for an integrated programme. This can help them assess if they are a good fit for the project.
Some integrated PhD programmes do not require students to choose a research subject before beginning their study. Instead, in your first year, you will engage in numerous minor research projects alongside potential supervisors, allowing you to make an educated decision on your eventual PhD topic. During your first year, you will typically develop your research proposal. This is very prevalent in STEM disciplines.
You will not need to contact prospective supervisors before applying for these projects. However, when completing your application, it is still a good idea to consider areas of research that interest you.
Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) finance many integrated PhD curricula. These are consortiums formed by groups of research entities (often universities and industry partners) that provide training for PhD cohorts and provide fully supported studentships. If you want to apply for an integrated CDT PhD (also known as a 1+3 programme), you can do so through your host university or through the CDT itself.
Individual projects are normally offered under each CDT programme, so you’ll need to mention which one you’re interested in when you apply. You may be prompted to mention a preference in your application yet may be matched with a different project.
This PhD program is a new model of doctoral training which retains the rigour, depth and focus of a conventional PhD while also extending a broader training experience. Let us briefly look at some of the most renowned institutions in the world offering excellent integrated doctoral courses:
Established in 1907, this public research university is a one-of-a-kind in the UK, focusing extensively on Science, Medicine , Engineering and Business. Imperial College London aims to offer the next generation of PhD scholars the ability to get ahead of the curve. It provides three different Wellcome Trust Integrated PhD programs: MRes and PhD in Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases; MRes and PhD in Molecular and Cellular Basis of Infection and MRes and PhD in Theoretical Systems Biology and Bioinformatics. The program typically comprises a 1-year master’s degree followed by a 3-year PhD.
Also, the funding for Centres of Doctoral Training (CDT) and Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) is provided by the Research Councils. Students recruited to these centres come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and have access to the facilities and supervisors at the partner institutions.
To explore the centres that interest you, reach out to our counsellors at Leverage Edu and know more about the different training programmes and available studentships.
It is quite interesting to know that the new graduates from the University of Copenhagen have established a unique record of setting up 290 businesses in a year on average. But what makes this oldest university of Denmark established in 1479 so popular? Not only prominent in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences, the institute also offers excellent research facilities to students pursuing a career in Science and Medical Sciences. Its Integrated MSc and PhD programme scheme lasting for a duration of 3+5 years gives the option to combine the MSc optional programs with the writing of the PhD dissertation. The scheme is divided into the following two parts:
Also, Read: PhD in UK
Known to rank 64th in the world by QS World University Rankings 202 3 and 8th in the UK by The Guardian 2023 league table, the University of Warwick is framed as internationally-leading research excellence. The university is committed to attracting and nurturing students across the world since 1965. Its new centre for doctoral training aims to develop mathematical concepts to address challenges in healthcare, financial and industrial sectors through an integrated research program. This MSc+PhD in MathSys (Mathematics for Real-World Systems) combines 1-year full-time MSc and a 3-year PhD, perhaps closely with one of the partner institutions. Other courses also include a 4-year Integrated PhD in Material Modelling.
Founded in 1966, Brunel University London is home to nearly 13,000 students from more than 100 countries across the globe. The Brunel Integrated PhD brings together structured professional, research and subject training for typically 4 years. Once completed, scholars are awarded a PhD with an Integrated Postgraduate Diploma in Research. The coursework covers training and professional skills as well as providing field-specific content. You can choose your integrated research among the following courses:
Recognised as a founding member of the Russell Group , University of Southampton aims to develop critical thinking and independent learning skills in students to help them become future leaders. The university offers an Integrated PhD in Education to equip students with foundational research skills and opportunities to develop proposals during the early stages of the program. The coursework can be studied both full-time (4-year) and part-time (9-year). This is an intensive program integrating a substantial number of seminars, lectures, workshops, etc. conducted by a supervisory team with specialist expertise in your area. Other such programs include a PhD (Integrated) in Biomedical Science – Cell Biology and Immunology of Cancer designed to create the next generation of leaders in cancer study and a PhD in Web Science broadly engaged in the Digital Economy.
Transformative and multidisciplinary research at NUS has been consistently nurturing effective global leaders, impacting society and transforming lives for the better. The National University of Singapore was founded in 1905 and is known to be the first autonomous research in the country. The NUS PhD/MEng program allows students to chase ideas, seek new experiences and turn their ideas into reality. In a vibrant research-intensive environment, MEng students with PhD calibre can subsequently upgrade their course to the doctoral program after a year of study.
The Loyola University Chicago – Stritch School of Medicine offers an MD/PhD program incorporating medical and graduate education with high-impact scientific research. Since 1870, the university has strived to create integrated educational programs that are designed to be individualized and tailored to meet the professional goals of every student. The individuals demonstrating a strong interest in research can definitely opt for an Integrated PhD which aims to cover both degrees in 7 to 8 years of duration.
Graduates interested to delve deeper into the field of social work can consider Boston College for a combined MSW and PhD in Social Work . The college allows talented students to embark on their PhD coursework before completing a degree in the Master of Social Work . One of the greatest advantages of pursuing an Integrated PhD can be the elimination of redundancy between a master’s degree and doctoral program – saving approximately one year compared to the traditional PhD. At this private institution founded in 1863, international students get to acquire the fundamental American social welfare system and social work practices.
Planning to put your nursing education in high gear? The University of Rochester , founded in 1850, offers a full-time MS-PhD combing a master’s in nursing alongside a research-intensive curriculum or 6 nurse practitioner speciality disciplines. As a scholar, you will be allowed to teach future healthcare experts in clinical and academic settings. The class size is generally small and limited to academically strong students ensuring that every student receives support and close mentorship from faculty. Students can choose among the following MS-PhD speciality courses:
Ans. The Integrated PhD combines taught specialist modules, training and skills courses, and research studies. This enables Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) to widen and deepen their topic knowledge, as well as to broaden and develop their expertise in other directions.
Ans. While a traditional PhD can be completed in any subject and takes time, an integrated programme takes fewer years to complete and allows you to choose your field of interest.
Ans. A four-year postgraduate programme is an Integrated PhD. In the first year, you will complete a one-year Master’s degree (MRes or MSc), followed by a three-year PhD curriculum in the second through fourth years.
If you are aiming to increase your chances for timely completion of your doctorate program in comparison to those taking the traditional route of PhD, then an Integrated PhD is most suited for you. You can get in touch with our experts at Leverage Edu who can help you throughout the application process from choosing the right PhD degree to making an impressive application and drafting SOPs and LORs to get successfully shortlisted into your dream university abroad.
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We offer a wide range of Integrated PhDs across the social sciences, arts and humanities, and science and health.
A traditional Integrated PhD provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training. It enables you to spend your first year completing Masters-level training, followed by a full-time PhD. The PhD element of the course will allow you to study your chosen subject in depth, whilst being supervised by one or more members of our academic staff.
We have recently introduced a brand new type of Integrated PhD which includes additional research and communication skills.
We recognise and understand the importance of continuing professional development for students and have designed these research programmes for students who do not have English as a first language and may have been studying in a different country, or have been out of a traditional academic environment for some time. These tailor-made research degrees seek to give you the best underpinning for your doctoral studies. A core aim is for students to refine their English language skills for scholarly communication, enhance academic skills for postgraduate study, hone higher-level research skills, and master how to study and manage academic work in the UK. These Integrated PhDs do not include a Masters degree in their first year, like other existing Integrated PhDs offered at Essex. You will enrol with the intention of achieving a PhD award, with only a PG Diploma or PG Certificate available as exit awards after the first year. You will take a number of core and compulsory modules in your first year, and the next three years will be conducting your individual research project.
Currently, the research degrees on offer are:
Integrated PhDs are different from standard PhDs in a few ways.
The following Departments all offer either traditional Integrated PhDs or our new Integrated PhDs with research and communication skills.
An Integrated PhD can take anywhere from 4-8 years to complete, depending on your study mode. The first year can only be studied full-time, which will take you a year to complete. When you begin the PhD element of the course, this will take you a further 3-4 years studying full-time, or 6-7 years studying part-time.
All of our Integrated PhDs are taught and supervised from our Colchester Campus, except for three Essex Business School courses, which are based at our Southend Campus. These are:
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During your PhD element of the course, you will undertake a large, independent research project and you will be examined by viva. Short for 'viva voce', the viva is an oral examination in which examiners (usually two) pose questions to the candidate about their thesis. The assessment of your Masters-level year will depend on the specific course you are studying, but this is usually a combination of coursework, a dissertation and examinations.
Upon successful completion of the full course, you will gain a PhD. If you only complete the first year, you will receive either a Masters qualification, if you study one of the traditional Integrated PhDs, or a PG Diploma or PG Certificate if you study one of the Integrated PhDs with researh and communication skills.
We have a wide range of funding sources available for postgraduate students - from loans and discounts to bursaries and scholarships. Visit our fees and funding page to learn more about the different options that may be applicable to you.
Check out the detailed information on our postgraduate research applying page, which describes step-by-step what you need to do to apply. This page also covers the application deadlines for our research degrees.
If you require a student visa to study in the UK, then we will issue a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to you when you have met the requirements for this. The CAS will allow you to make a single visa application for a student visa which will cover the full duration of the Integrated PhD course.
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Study and explore new research and insight into accounting and accountability processes on this integrated Masters and PhD programme
Join our four-year PhD in Accounting and Finance at Essex Business School. Enhance research and communication skills, tailored for non-native English speakers.
Our four-year PhD in Actuarial Science (with research and communication skills) course has been designed to support students.
On our Integrated PhD Actuarial Science, you can study survival analysis, risk management, asset-liability management for pension funds, and more.
Our PhD Biological Sciences (with research and communication skills) course has been designed to support students who do not have English as a first language.
We have research expertise in the ecology of coral reef systems, tropical seagrass beds, mangroves and fisheries, deep sea/marine connectivity, and more.
Join our 4-year PhD Management at Essex Business School, designed for non-native English speakers. Enhance research, communication, and academic skills.
Interrogate issues in the contemporary workplace and how these relate to wider society on a local and global level on this integrated Masters and PhD programme.
Interrogate the issues surrounding management and organisations and how these relate to wider society and the economy on this integrated Masters and PhD.
Explore management studies and business analytics to develop research to help navigate business challenges with this integrated Masters and PhD programme.
Explore the debates surrounding entrepreneurship, organisational development and innovation in the new economy on this integrated Masters and PhD programme.
Our PhD Computer Science (with research and communication skills) course has been designed to support students who do not have English as a first language.
Spend your first year completing a Masters-level qualification, followed by a full-time PhD studied over 3-4 years.
Our four-year PhD in Criminology, tailored for non-native English speakers, emphasizes research and communication skills, with entry options in Oct or Jan.
Combine your Masters and PhD study with our four-year integrated PhD Criminology.
Areas of research on our Integrated PhD Statistics include statistical modelling and smoothing, Bayesian computational statistics, and nonparametric statistics.
Our four-year PhD in Data Science (with research and communication skills) course has been specifically designed to support students.
On our Integrated PhD Data Science you can study industry 4.0, information retrieval, multidimensional scaling, optimisation, statistical learning, and more.
You receive advanced research training and expert supervision to reach your full potential, as well as access to top quality research facilities.
If you have a good idea about what the focus of your research will be, you'll need to find a suitable supervisor at Essex. Search for a research area or subject first and then make contact with a supervisor to discuss your ideas before you apply.
Training the next generation of world-leading scientists and clinicians in all aspects of human life sciences, this programme aims to advance the theory and practical knowledge of postgraduates interested in research careers within discovery, applied and clinical sciences linked to human health. It is a four-year specialist programme designed for international postgraduates keen to develop global research networks.
This unique programme will allow you to explore multiple disciplines in your first year, as you develop your own doctoral research proposal. Throughout your doctoral training period you will enhance your problem solving and analytical; communication and teaching; and leadership and management skills – all of which are highly valued across the academic and private sectors. It will also provide you with the opportunity to establish your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.
As a research student at the University of Birmingham, you will learn from world-leading academics, clinicians, and researchers, and you will be challenged and encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner. You will also benefit from personal and welfare tutors to support your studies, continued professional development and your wellbeing.
You will tailor the design of the first year of the programme, taking 70 credits of taught modules where you will gain core scientific knowledge of your chosen discipline and learn research methods. You will also undertake 110 credits of research, choosing two distinct research rotations in world-leading research groups in your chosen field.
In Year 1 you will design your PhD research proposal with your supervisor, and you will join their teams in Years 2–4. During these years you will have the opportunity to attend a variety of training sessions hosted by the Graduate School at the University of Birmingham, as well as present your data at national and international conferences.
For further information about the IDTP and what it is like to study and live in Birmingham visit our dedicated site
IDTP website
The iDTP programme has been playing an indispensable role in my PhD and I have benefitted a lot from various courses and research projects. I’ve been receiving strong support from the organisers of the iDTP programme and my research team, with the help of whom I was able to work in an excellent research environment with access to high-quality research resources, ample transferable skills training and precious career development opportunities. I am very grateful to the iDTP programme, which makes my PhD journey a stimulating yet fulfilling one. I strongly recommend this programme! Luyuan Tan, PhD candidate at the Institution of Applied Health Research
The first year of the programme will focus on research training with an emphasis on gaining research skills, and will consist of 70 credits of compulsory taught modules and 110 credits of research.
Compulsory modules include:
Assessment on Year 1 of the iDTP programme is via a variety of multiple choice, short and long answer examinations, 1,500-to-4,000-word essays, research paper analysis, oral presentations, and a dissertation style grant proposal.
Following the successful completion of Year 1, you are eligible to be awarded a Masters of Research (MRes) qualification subject to funder’s requirements.
Students taking the full PhD programme will also complete a 3 year research project, which will be assessed by viva voce following submission of your written PhD thesis.
You are free to develop your research interest with any of our broad or focussed research areas within the College of Medicine and Health or the College of Life and Environmental Sciences:
Throughout your PhD years you will have full access to a range of support and academic development programmes run by the University's Graduate School. You are also able to receive further support and guidance with your academic English with the Birmingham International Academy's range of sessions designed to improve your English skills.
Fees for the iDTP are variable from Years 2 to 4, depending on your chosen research area.
Years and Bands | Tuition Fees (per annum) | Bench Fees (per annum) | |
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£23,520 | £7,500 | ||
£21,360 | N/A | Up to £10,000 | |
£23,520 | Up to £15,000 | Up to £15,000 | |
£27,360 | Up to £20,000 | N/A |
The iDTP programme will involve intensive laboratory or fieldwork; and will incur a bench fee (consumable) cost. Fees may be greater than those advertised based on the complexity of research proposals for years 2 to 4.
Please contact [email protected] to discuss this if required.
Application deadlines.
Applications are accepted all year round but applications must be received by 26 April 2024 to be considered for a start date of September 2024.
We encourage you to apply early, so that you have plenty of time to prepare the necessary travel, study and immigration documents. In some cases, it may be a time-consuming process to apply and receive the necessary travel and study documents.
Download the 'How to apply’ guidance document to help you.
Click on the 'Apply Now' button and you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the IDTP programme. You will create a personal account with the University application system. You must submit the following for your applications to be considered for shortlisting for interview:
Once you've completed your online application and submitted it electronically, it will be checked by staff in the postgraduate admissions team before being sent to the programme lead for consideration.
Submission of incomplete applications will delay the processing of your application.
All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Interviews will be held online between 9am – 12pm GMT/BST on the second and fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of every month. Should candidates have preferred times/dates they are advised to specify this in their covering letter/personal statement.
To apply for a postgraduate research programme, you will need to submit your application and supporting documents online. We have put together some helpful information on the research programme application process and supporting documents on our how to apply page . Please read this information carefully before completing your application.
Academic requirements.
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries; use the drop down to view the entry requirements for your country. For further information including scholarships, visit our country pages .
An applicant must comply with the following entry requirements:
Attainment of an Honours degree (normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent) in a relevant biological or life sciences subject, or
Attainment of an alternative qualification or qualifications and/or evidence of experience judged by the University as indicative of an applicant’s potential for research and as satisfactory for the purpose of entry to a research degree programme
International/EU students, if you wish to check your subjects relevance to the iDTP; please contact: [email protected]
Please note IELTS requirements for the iDTP is 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any band. You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:
The English for Academic Purposes Presessional course is for international students who have a conditional offer to study at the University, but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is tailored to your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirements for your programme without retaking IELTS. Find out more about the English for Academic Purposes Presessional course
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 14/20 from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Argentinian university, with a promedio of at least 7.5, may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent
Applicants who hold a Masters degree will be considered for admission to PhD study.
Holders of a good four-year Diplomstudium/Magister or a Masters degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students with a good 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan, with a minimum GPA of 4/5 or 80% will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Birmingham.
For postgraduate research programmes applicants should have a good 5-year Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991), with a minimum grade point average of 4/5 or 80%, from a recognised higher education institution or a Masters or “Magistr Diplomu” or “Kandidat Nauk” from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Students who hold a Masters degree from the University of Botswana with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (70%/B/'very good') will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.
Please note 4-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a Diploma of Higher Education. 5-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree.
Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.
A Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree from a recognised Brazilian university:
Holders of a good Bachelors degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a good post-2001 Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students with a minimum average of 14 out of 20 (or 70%) on a 4-year Licence, Bachelor degree or Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce (DESC) or Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.
Holders of a bachelor degree with honours from a recognised Canadian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A GPA of 3.0/4, 7.0/9 or 75% is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1.
Holders of the Licenciado or equivalent Professional Title from a recognised Chilean university will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD study will preferably hold a Magister degree or equivalent.
Students with a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. However please note that we will only consider students who meet the entry guidance below. Please note: for the subject areas below we use the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) , Shanghai Ranking 2023 (full table) , and Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023 .
需要具备学士学位(4年制)的申请人可申请研究生课程。请根据所申请的课程查看相应的入学要求。 请注意,中国院校名单参考 软科中国大学排名2022(总榜) , 软科中国大学排名2023(总榜) ,以及 软科中国艺术类高校名单2023 。
Business School - MSc programmes (excluding MBA)
商学院硕士课程(MBA除外)入学要求
Group 1 一类大学 Grade requirement | 院校 |
Group 2 二类大学 grade requirement | 软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)排名前100的大学 非‘985工程’的其他 院校 以及以下两所大学: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 中国科学院大学 |
Group 3 三类大学 grade requirement | 软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或 软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)101-200位的大学 |
School of Computer Science – all MSc programmes 计算机学院硕士课程入学要求
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College of Social Sciences – courses listed below 社会科学 学院部分硕士课程入学要求 MA Education (including all pathways) MSc TESOL Education MSc Public Management MA Global Public Policy MA Social Policy MA Sociology Department of Political Science and International Studies 全部硕士课程 International Development Department 全部硕士课程
Group 1 一类大学 Grade requirement | 院校 |
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All other programmes (including MBA) 所有其他 硕士课程(包括 MBA)入学要求
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Group 4 四类大学 来自四类大学的申请人均分要求最低85%,并同时具有出色学术背景,优异的专业成绩,以及(或)相关的工作经验,将酌情考虑。 |
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Holders of the Licenciado/Professional Title from a recognised Colombian university will be considered for our Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent.
Holders of a good bachelor degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a good Bacclaureus (Bachelors) from a recognised Croatian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 out of 5.0, vrlo dobar ‘very good’, or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a Bachelors degree(from the University of the West Indies or the University of Technology) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A Class II Upper Division degree is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1. For further details on particular institutions please refer to the list below. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Masters degree or Mphil from the University of the West Indies.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, or a GPA of 3 out of 4, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a good Bakalár from a recognised Czech Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, velmi dobre ‘very good’ (post-2004) or 2, velmi dobre ‘good’ (pre-2004), or a good post-2002 Magistr (Masters), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 7-10 out of 12 (or 8 out of 13) or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters/ Magisterkonfereus/Magister Artium degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Ecuadorian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 70% or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Magister/Masterado or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Licenciado with excellent grades can be considered.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a good Bakalaurusekraad from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 4/5 or B, or a good one- or two-year Magistrikraad from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students who hold a Masters degree with very good grades (grade B, 3.5/4 GPA or 85%) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.
Holders of a good Kandidaatti / Kandidat (old system), a professional title such as Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Vetinary Medicine), or a Maisteri / Magister (new system), Lisensiaatti / Licenciat, Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (new system) or Proviisori / Provisor from a recognised Finnish Higher Education institution, with a minimum overall grade of 2/3 or 4/5, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters/Maîtrise with a minimum overall grade of 13 out of 20, or a Magistère / Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies / Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Specialisées / Mastère Specialis, from a recognised French university or Grande École to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5, or a good two-year Lizentiat / Aufbaustudium / Zweites Staatsexamen or a Masters degree from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good four-year Ptychio (Bachelor degree) with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, from a recognised Greek university (AEI), and will usually be required to have completed a good Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis (Masters degree) from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
4-year Licenciado is deemed equivalent to a UK bachelors degree. A score of 75 or higher from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) can be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 60 is comparable to a UK 2.2. Private universities have a higher pass mark, so 80 or higher should be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 70 is comparable to a UK 2.2
The Hong Kong Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Students with bachelor degrees awarded by universities in Hong Kong may be considered for entry to one of our postgraduate degree programmes.
Students with Masters degrees may be considered for PhD study.
Holders of a good Alapfokozat / Alapképzés or Egyetemi Oklevel from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 3.5, or a good Mesterfokozat (Masters degree) or Egyetemi Doktor (university doctorate), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of the 4 year Sarjana (S1) from a recognised Indonesian institution will be considered for postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary with a minimum requirement of a GPA of 2.8.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution, with 100 out of 110 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Students who hold the Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).
Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for entry to a postgraduate Masters degree provided they achieve a sufficiently high overall score in their first (Bachelor) degree. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a B average from a good Japanese university is usually considered equivalent to a UK 2:1.
Students with a Masters degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for PhD study. A high overall grade will be necessary to be considered.
Students who have completed their Specialist Diploma Мамаң дипломы/Диплом специалиста) or "Magistr" (Магистр дипломы/Диплом магистра) degree (completed after 1991) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate Masters degrees and, occasionally, directly for PhD degrees. Holders of a Bachelor "Bakalavr" degree (Бакалавр дипломы/Диплом бакалавра) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, may also be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes.
Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/50
Holders of a good Postgraduate Diploma (professional programme) from a recognised university or institution of Higher Education, with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 out of 10, or a post-2000 Magistrs, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 16/20 or 80% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Libya will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 70% for 2:1 equivalency or 65% for 2:2 equivalency. Alternatively students will require a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or BB to be considered.
Holders of a good pre-2001 Magistras from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, or a good post-2001 Magistras, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes
Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (comparable to a UK PGDip) or Masters degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students who hold a Masters degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (70-74% or A or Marginal Distinction from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 60-69% or B or Bare Distinction/Credit is considered comparable to a UK 2.2).
Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Malaysian institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum of 3.0) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.
Holders of a good Bachelors degree from the University of Malta with a minimum grade of 2:1 (Hons), and/or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students who hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) from a recognised institution (including the University of Mauritius) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2:1).
Students who hold the Licenciado/Professional Titulo from a recognised Mexican university with a promedio of at least 8 will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.
Students who have completed a Maestria from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree, licence or Maîtrise and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Students with a good four year honours degree from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. PhD applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a good Doctoraal from a recognised Dutch university with a minimum overall grade of 7 out of 10, and/or a good Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students who hold a Bachelor degree (minimum 4 years and/or level 400) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of B/Very Good or 1.6-2.5 for a 2.1 equivalency, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters, Mastergrad, Magister. Artium, Sivilingeniør, Candidatus realium or Candidatus philologiae degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0/4 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in the Palestinian Territories will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3/4 or 80% for 2:1 equivalency or a GPA of 2.5/4 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.
Holders of the Título de Licenciado /Título de (4-6 years) or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Paraguayan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 4/5 or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. The Título Intermedio is a 2-3 year degree and is equivalent to a HNC, it is not suitable for postgraduate entry but holders of this award could be considered for second year undergraduate entry or pre-Masters. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría / Magister or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Título/Grado de Licenciado/a with excellent grades can be considered.
Holders of the Bachiller, Licenciado, or Título Profesional with at least 13/20 may be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría or equivalent qualification.
Holders of a good pre-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4 out of 5, dobry ‘good’, and/or a good Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Studiów Podyplomowych (Certificate of Postgraduate Study) or post-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4.5/4+ out of 5, dobry plus 'better than good', will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a good Licenciado from a recognised university, or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised Polytechnic Institution, with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, and/or a good Mestrado / Mestre (Masters) from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Romanian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree/Diploma de Master/Diploma de Studii Academice Postuniversitare (Postgraduate Diploma - Academic Studies) or Diploma de Studii Postuniversitare de Specializare (Postgraduate Diploma - Specialised Studies) to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a good Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) or Диплом Магистра (Magistr) degree from recognised universities in Russia (minimum GPA of 4.0) will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes/PhD study.
Students who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree with at least 16/20 or 70% will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.
Students who hold a Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies,Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. A score of 14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2
Students who hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (or a score of 60-69% or B+) from a well ranked institution will be considered for most our Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees with a 2:1 requirement.
Students holding a good Bachelors Honours degree will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.
Holders of a good three-year Bakalár or pre-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, Vel’mi dobrý ‘very good’, and/or a good Inžinier or a post-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a good Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (Bachelors degree), Diplomant (Professionally oriented first degree), Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first degree) or Visoko Obrazovanja (until 1999) from a recognised Slovenian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8.0 out of 10, and/or a good Diploma specializacija (Postgraduate Diploma) or Magister (Masters) will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students who hold a Bachelor Honours degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores / Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (70%) or a distinction (75%).
Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a Bachelor degree from a recognised South Korean institution (usually with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.5) will be considered for Masters programmes.
Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study on an individual basis.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 7 out of 10 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or a CGPA 3.30/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a good Kandidatexamen (Bachelors degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelors degree) from a recognised Swedish Higher Education institution with the majority of subjects with a grade of VG (Val godkänd), and/or a good Magisterexamen (Masters degree), International Masters degree or Licentiatexamen (comparable to a UK Mphil), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a good "PostGraduate Certificate" or "PostGraduate Diploma" or a Masters degree from a recognised Swiss higher education institution (with a minimum GPA of 5/6 or 8/10 or 2/5 (gut-bien-bene/good) for a 2.1 equivalence) may be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
Holders of a good Bachelor degree (from 75% to 85% depending upon the university in Taiwan) from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate Masters study. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.
Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.
Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for entry to our postgraduate research programmes.
Holders of a good Masters degree or Mphil from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes.
Students with a Bachelors degree from the following universities may be considered for entry to postgraduate programmes:
Students from all other institutions with a Bachelors and a Masters degree or relevant work experience may be considered for postgraduate programmes.
Grading Schemes
1-5 where 1 is the highest 2.1 = 1.75 2.2 = 2.25
Out of 4.0 where 4 is the highest 2.1 = 3.0 2.2 = 2.5
Letter grades and percentages 2.1 = B / 3.00 / 83% 2.2 = C+ / 2.5 / 77%
Holders of a postdoctoral qualification from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study. Students may be considered for PhD study if they have a Masters from one of the above listed universities.
Holders of a Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.
Holders of a Yuksek Diplomasi from a recognised university will be considered for PhD study.
Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (2.1) or GPA of 3.5/5.0
Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree / Диплом бакалавра (Dyplom Bakalavra), Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) or a Dyplom Magistra from a recognised Ukrainian higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0, 3.5/4, 8/12 or 80% or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.
The University will consider students who hold an Honours degree from a recognised institution in the USA with a GPA of:
Please note that some subjects which are studied at postgraduate level in the USA, eg. Medicine and Law, are traditionally studied at undergraduate level in the UK.
Holders of the Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree) or Diplomi (Specialist Diploma), awarded by prestigious universities, who have attained high grades in their studies will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of the Fanlari Nomzodi (Candidate of Science), where appropriate, will be considered for PhD study.
Holders of the Licenciatura/Título or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Venezuelan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Scales of 1-5, 1-10 and 1-20 are used, an overall score of 70% or equivalent can be considered equivalent to a UK 2.1. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Maestria or equivalent qualification
Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Vietnamese institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum GPA of 7.0 and above) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level. Holders of a Masters degree (thac si) will be considered for entry to PhD programmes.
Students who hold a Masters degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or a mark of 2.0/2.5 (A) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.
Students who hold a good Bachelor Honours degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.
A PhD is the highest level of academic achievement available and vital for the continued professional development of scientists. Completing a PhD at Birmingham will extend your knowledge base in your chosen subject, as well as enhancing your problem solving and analytical; communication and teaching; and leadership and management skills – all of which are valued across the academic and private sectors. It will also provide you with the opportunity to develop your network of peers, collaborators and colleagues to support your onward career.
Whatever path you choose to take as a postgraduate researcher, the University offers guidance and support in all aspects of planning your next step. Our resources include:
Our Careers Network offers free online resources, face to face consultation and also runs the Global Careers blog, with posts about having a career abroad and international graduates building a career in the UK. International students are also supported via the Global Careers event series, designed for international students, focusing on country or industry specific job applications and interview skills.
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Published 16 October, 2023
The traditional path to becoming a researcher or professor at a university generally involves completing an undergraduate degree, followed by a Master’s and then a PhD. However, some institutions offer the opportunity to complete all three of these levels of study in one go – this is known as an integrated Masters with PhD.The main advantage of completing an integrated Masters with PhD is that it saves time.
Have you ever thought about continuing your studies to PhD level, but didn’t know how to go about it? Well, have we got the programme for you! An Integrated Masters with PhD (iPhD) is the perfect way to ease yourself into postgraduate research.
You’ll start off by completing a one-year Masters course, which will introduce you to your chosen topic and give you a taste of what research is all about. You’ll then move on to a three-year PhD programme, during which you’ll conduct your own independent research project.
The iPhD is particularly popular with international students and students who initially lack specialised knowledge or research skills. So if you’re looking for a challenge and want to take your studies to the next level, an iPhD could be for you!
Pursuing a postgraduate degree can be a big commitment, and it can be tough to decide which route to take. For many students, an Integrated PhD is the perfect option. This four-year programme combines a one-year Masters degree with a three-year PhD, giving you the chance to complete two degrees in less time than it would take to pursue them separately.
Not only will you save time, but you’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and hone your research skills. And because you’ll already have a Masters degree when you finish, you’ll be well-positioned to pursue a career in academia or research. If you’re looking for a challenge and want to make the most of your postgraduate studies, an Integrated PhD could be the perfect fit.
The Integrated PhD, which is offered by a few select universities, is an innovative and demanding course that allows students to complete both a Masters and a PhD in just four years. Although the courses run back-to-back, a student can only progress to the second year if they show satisfactory performance in their first year.
The one-year Masters and the three-year PhD are considered separately in terms of qualifications; therefore, a student who completes an Integrated PhD will receive both a Masters degree (MRes or MSc) and a PhD as opposed to a single postgraduate qualification. The Integrated PhD is an excellent option for highly motivated and ambitious students who are looking to fast-track their careers in academia or research.
The terms ‘Integrated Master’s with PhD’, and ‘integrated masters’ all refer to the same research degree. Although these may be used interchangeably in some cases we will henceforth refer them as “Integrated PhD” out of respect for clarity’s sake.
An Integrated PhD is suitable for a variety of students. If you’re an international student, an Integrated PhD can be a great way to transition into the UK education system. The one-year Masters degree will give you a chance to settle in and get used to the UK university experience before embarking on your three-year PhD research project.
The Integrated PhD is for students who meet the eligibility requirements but do not have the necessary background to be considered as a normal-route applicant. It generally consists of 3 types of students:
Whether you’re an international student, a lack of UG research experience or simply looking to deepen your knowledge, an Integrated PhD could be the right choice for you.
The programme of study is a dual structure, with Masters and PhD programs equally divided into two parts.
During your first year, you will take a series of compulsory and optional modules totalling 180 credits. In your second, third and fourth years, you will complete your PhD research project and write up your thesis (worth a further 360 credits).
Subject-specific module: Students will attend lectures, seminars and practical classes as part of their chosen discipline. These modules will give them an in-depth understanding of the subject area and prepare them for their research project.
Transferable skills module: All students will be required to take a transferable skills module, which will teach them the essential skills needed for success in their chosen field.
English and Communication: Students will also be required to take an English and Communication module, which will help them to improve their writing and presentation skills.
Research Techniques: In addition, all students will be required to take a research techniques module, which will teach them the methods and techniques needed to carry out their research project.
Research proposal development: All students will be required to develop a research proposal as part of their application for the programme.
All students will be required to complete a research project as part of their programme. This project can be either experimental or theoretical and will be carried out under the supervision of a member of staff.
When you apply to do your masters, one of the things they check is if have knowledge and skills that would be useful for doing doctoral studies. This means going through an interview with someone who can vouch whether or not it’ll work out well in terms research ability because there are certain traits only found after completing doctorates.
Your journey to becoming a Doctor could not have been smoother. The application process was simple and stress-free, you met all of the requirements needed for enrollment in your desired PhD program without any problems whatsoever–and now it’s time that you get started.
During your doctoral phase, you will be required to conduct independent research and laboratory work for two years. This is followed by a final year of writing up findings in order formally submitting them as thesis (in some countries). Your expertise on this subject matter will then undergo assessment through an oral examination knowns as a “viva voce”, in order to ensure that your research is of sound quality and meets international academic standards.
To be eligible for the integrated masters degree in UK, one must meet all relevant qualifications and requirements. The typical requirement is an Upper Second Class (2:1) honours Bachelor’s degree with at least good upper second class result or international equivalents such as MSc(management).
International students might need to take an English language proficiency exam, like IELTS or TOEFL. You can check with each university whether they accept these certificates but the most common requirement is for those who have achieved at least 6 points on their overall scorecard– Enough To Gain admission!
The cost for an Integrated PhD in the UK can be as much £4,407 per academic year if you’re a home/EU student or £2k plus when studying abroad. This amount may change based on how many credit hours are required per semester but it’s typically cheaper to take classes part-time instead of full-time because there is no additional fee associated with taking fewer credits each term unlike undergraduate degrees where graduate tuitions vary by country according do their level in the European Union.
The tuition fees for an Integrated PhD can be divided into two rates: one that is charged during the masters phase and another which applies to students completing their doctorates. Most universities have similar arrangements, thus making it easy enough if you’re looking at four year programs or more without having too many different prices available per discipline; however there are some exceptions such as Durham University who charges differently depending on whether your course lasts three years ( taught postgraduate ) .
You should keep this difference in mind when comparing programs across institutions because while integrating research may seem like a plus point – especially given how costly some PhDs can be – it’s not always going to be the most budget-friendly choice overall.
You should budget for the expenses that come with studying abroad. These might include fees related to lab work, travel costs if you’re collaborating with anyone else at your institution or write-up hours needed by students who want more time on their dissertations before they submit them to academia.
Integrated PhDs are the same as regular PhDs in terms of financing. Funding for Integrated PhDs is usually provided by one of the UK Research Councils or research charity organizations like the Wellcome Trust; grants, scholarships, and funded opportunities may be found right here in our searchable database.
Funding for your education is hard to come by. That’s why it pays off in the long run that you research all potential providers and determine which one will provide what kind of funding, as well as how much they offer per semester or year (full tuition fees plus living costs). The good news? Many PhD programs integrate with master’s degree programs so if this fits within their scope then there should be no problem getting covered again.
An Integrated PhD is a 4-year programme that includes a Master’s degree. | A regular PhD is a 3 to 6 years programme, that doesn’t include Master’s degree. |
It’s more expensive than a regular PhD. | It’s less expensive than an Integrated PhD. |
You’ll be able to complete your masters and PhD at the same time | You may not be able to complete masters and PhD at the same time, so you have to choose one or the other. |
Integrated PhDs typically require students to complete more coursework than regular PhDs and they also have to complete a research project or thesis as well. | A regular PhD is earned through completion of coursework, exams, and finally a dissertation or thesis. |
Integrated PhDs are often seen as being more “professional” degrees than regular PhDs, and this can be an advantage when seeking jobs or scholarships. | On the other hand, many people believe that regular PhDs offer more opportunities for research and creativity. |
It really depends on your goals as to which degree is right for you. If you know you want to pursue a career in academia, then an Integrated PhD may be the better choice. But if you’re not sure what you want to do with your degree, or if you want more flexibility in your studies, then a regular PhD may be a better fit.
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PhD Abroad are 2 to 6-year degree courses available at most of the top public universities across the globe. PhD from abroad will light up more opportunities for the candidates in terms of career and scholarship.
Top abroad universities offer a full scholarship for PhD programmes. IELTS , TOEFL , GRE , GMAT , and SAT are some of the most popular entrance exams required for studying PhD Abroad.
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Phd abroad: top colleges.
4.1 Colleges in USA
4.2 Colleges in UK
4.3 Colleges in Canada
4.4 Colleges in Germany
4.5 Colleges in France
4.6 Colleges in Australia
Phd abroad: faqs, phd abroad: eligibility criteria.
Students who are aiming for a Ph.D. program often opt for foreign countries in different fields like healthcare, automobile, manufacturing, computer Science, Social Science, etc. The average cost can vary and it can be very heavy on pockets. Scholarships help reduce that burden. Some of the top Scholarships are tabulated below for your reference,
Scholarship Name | Country | Eligibility | Value |
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AAUW International Fellowships For Women | US | All women candidates, not US Citizens or residents are eligible. | USD 20,000 |
Women with research subjects related to the advancement of women. | |||
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships | Canada | Candidate must be pursuing a Ph.D. or a joint undergraduate research program | $50,000 per year |
Candidates under joint undergraduate or graduate research studies must not have completed more than 32 months of study | |||
Gates Cambridge Scholarships | UK | Candidates must be citizens of any country except the UK | Covers the cost of studying at Cambridge including tuition fees, visa cost, travel costs and other expenses. |
Candidates must be pursuing a full-time residential program at the University of Cambridge. | |||
Australian Government Research Training Programme (AGRTP) International Scholarships at Flinders University | Australia | Candidate sare required to meet the academic requirements for the Masters by Research or Doctorate. | AUD 28,092 with an establishment allowance of AUD 1485 |
Candidates shall fulfill the English Proficiency Requirements. | |||
Candidates with Australian and New Zealand citizenship are not eligible | |||
Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship for Research Excellence | University of Nottingham, UK | Candidates must possess a valid offer for a full-time PhD or M.Phil in any discipline other than engineering | Scholarship covers the entire tuition fees with a monthly stipend of GBP 1015 |
PhD Scholarships for International Candidates, Swansea | - | International Candidates other than UK/EU. | GBP 8650 |
IELTS score of above 6.5 | |||
Interested in obtaining a PhD at the Department of Physics at Swansea University | |||
President's PhD Scholarships | Imperial College, London | Distinction in Master’s | Full Funding of Tuition Fees GBP 21,400 (Living Costs) and GBP 2000 (Consumable funds for first 3 years) |
Fulbright- Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships | USA | Should have conducted research on the relevant topics, particularly resources of India. | Variable |
Enrolled in PhD Programme in India applying in US | |||
DAAD Scholarship | Germany | Applicant for Doctorate Studies | 1200 Euros per month and a flat rate travel allowance to reduce transportation costs |
Pasteur-Roux-Cantarini International Postdoctoral Fellowship | France | Research Fellowships that are minimum of 2 year duration | Funding amount is paid as a salary covering health insurance. |
Candidates need to pursue research in one of the institutes under Institut Pasteur in Paris |
PhD or Doctor of Philosophy is an academic qualification that allows the degree holder to teach the subject they have chosen at the university level. There are many top universities around the globe that offer PhD courses in various specializations. They also offer scholarships as well for students who worry about their finances
PhD abroad is a 3-6 year course that brings more opportunities for the candidates. IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT, and GRE are some of the major entrance exams to gain admission to these universities. Many countries like the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, Japan, Canada, Singapore, France house top universities that offer PhD courses.
Some of the top PhD colleges in USA are tabulated below:
Ranking (QS) | College Name | Courses |
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1 | Behavioral & Policy Sciences, Economics, Finance & Accounting, Management Science, Engineering | |
3 | Education, Business, Medicine, Economics, Computer Science, Humanities, Social Sciences | |
5 | Humanities, Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering | |
6 | Engineering, Computer Science, Life Science | |
13 | BioEngineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Mechanical Engineering | |
14 | Engineering, Management, Law, Architecture, Arts. | |
19 | Anthropology, Architecture, Management, Biological Sciences, Chemical Physics | |
20 | East Asian Studies, Philosophy, mUsic Composition, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and many more. |
Tabulated below are some of the top colleges for PhD and the courses offered by them are provided below for your reference,
Ranking (QS) | College Name | Courses |
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2 | Ancient philosophy, Archaeology, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary and Many more | |
3 | Clinical Neurosciences, Medical Science, Archaeology, History or Arts, Sociology, Law | |
7 | Aeronautics, Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Computing, Design Engineering, Earth Science and Engineering | |
8 | Behavioral Science and Health, Cancer Institute, Clinical Psychology, Child Health Research | |
16 | Cardiovascular Science, Clinical Education, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Education | |
27 | Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Theater, Arab World Studies, Architecture, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biological Physics | |
35 | Addiction Research, Age related Diseases, Applied Mathematics Research, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics | |
49 | Economic Geography, Environmental Economics, Environmental policy and Development, Regional and Urban Planning studies |
Tabulated below are some of the top colleges for PhD and the courses offered by them are provided below for your reference,:
Ranking (QS) | College Name | Courses |
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26 | Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Operations Management, Strategic Management | |
27 | Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts, Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Education, Engineering | |
46 | Applied Animal biology, Adult Learning and Education, Education, Ancient Culture Religion and ethnicity, Anthropology, Aquaculture, | |
111 | Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Neurological Sciences | |
126 | Epidemiology, Health Promotion and Socio-Behavioral Sciences, Public Health | |
149 | Actuarial Science, Anthropology, MA public issues, Applied Mathematics, Quantum Information, Biology | |
170 | Anatomy, Applied Health Sciences, Astronomy, biomedical Engineering, Business Administration. |
Some of the top PhD colleges in Germany and Courses are tabulated below for your reference,:
Ranking (QS) | College Name | Courses |
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50 | Quantum Information, Applied Biology, Applied Mathematics, Health care, Law. | |
63 | Humanities, Social Science and Law, Life Sciences, natural Sciences | |
64 | Cultures of Vigilance, Buddhist studies, environment and society, medieval and renaissance studies. | |
127 | Integrative oncology, mind and brain, biodiversity, evolution and ecology, computational Neurosciences. | |
128 | BGSS International Doctoral Program, economics and management, socio-economic and statistical studies. | |
136 | Natural Sciences, Functional materials, optics and Photonics | |
159 | Economics, Management, Berlin Industrial Engineering and Management | |
165 | Engineering Sciences, Natural Sciences, Applied Geography, Applied Geophysics, Automobile Engineering |
Some of the top PhD colleges in France and Courses are tabulated below for your reference,::
Ranking (QS) | College Name | Courses |
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44 | Paris Sciences et Lettres – PSL Research University Paris | Anthropology, Astrophysics, Archaeology, Sociology, Life SCiences,Medicine, Earth Sciences, Geography. |
49 | Physics, Biology,Information Technology, Biology, Data, Artificial Science, Artificial Intelligence | |
72 | Astronomy, Brain Cognitive Behavior, Life Sciences Complexity, Modern and Contemporary History, Ancient and Medieval Worlds. | |
86 | Paris-Saclay University | Law, Economics and Management, Mathematics and Physics, Biosphera |
245 | École des Ponts ParisTech | Physics, mechanics, chemistry, geosciences, environment sciences, and life sciences. |
261 | University of Paris | Astrophysics, Environmental Sciences, Legal, Economics and management, Geosciences |
Some of the top PhD colleges in Australia are tabulated below:
Ranking (QS) | College Name | Courses |
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27 | Engineering & Computer Sciences, Business & Commerce, Arts, Culture & Society | |
37 | Biomedical Engineering, Child and Adolescent Health, Comprehensive Cancer, Infection And Immunity | |
38 | Arts and social Sciences, Philosophy, Engineering | |
47 | Philosophy, Biotechnology, Veterinary Clinical Science | |
58 | Art, Design , architecture, Education, Business and Economics | |
93 | Philosophy, Advanced social Work, Architecture, Creative Writing, Music | |
108 | Philosophy, Law, Business Management, Applied Psychology, Applied Geography, Child Development |
After Completion of the PhD program, there are a number of visas available that will help candidates to stay in that country for future job prospects. Some of the visa and their eligibility is mentioned below for your reference,
Visa Name | Country | Eligibility |
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The Graduate Route | UK | Students Completing their undergraduate or master’s degree to remain in work in the UK for up to 2 years |
J1 Visa and H1B Visa | US | Completed a Bachelor's or higher degree in the related specialty occupation from a US educational Institution |
Post Study Work Stream Visa | Australia | Must be a Degree holder from a recognized institute of higher education be it a diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree. |
Third Level Graduate Scheme | Ireland | Candidates must have received NFQ level 9 or above to be eligible for This visa to stay in Ireland for up to 12 months. |
Public Sector and Science | Medical Research Centres |
College Professor | Analysts |
Government Sectors | Geological Sectors |
Science Writing | Scientific Advisor |
Patent Lawyer | Medical Research and Development Centres |
Ques. What is the qualification required to pursue a Ph.D.?
Ans. You must have a previous master's degree in a relevant subject. You will also need a thesis proposal, Language proficiency scores, well-written SOP, and letters of recommendation to apply for a Ph.D.
Ques. Which country offers pocket-friendly Ph.D.?
Ans . Countries such as Germany, Finland, Sweden, and Norway offer low-cost Ph.D. programs?
Ques. What is the period required to complete a Ph.D.?
Ans. A Ph.D. program usually takes anywhere between 2 to 6 years.
Ques. Which country offers a better stipend to Ph.D. students?
Ans. For Ph.D. candidates, the highest salaries are in Switzerland and Canada, with Ph.D. candidates in Switzerland earning on average twice as much as those in Germany.
Ques. Which exams you need to clear to pursue a Ph.D. abroad?
Ans. You will need to secure excellent IELTS/TOEFL scores
Ques. What is the cost of studying Ph.D. abroad?
Ans . In the USA, the average cost of studying for a Ph.D. is nearly US$20,000–40,000 per year. In the UK, the average total cost of studying Ph.D. and living is nearly £10,032 per year. In Australia, The average total cost of doing a Ph.D. in science is nearly AUS$60,562. In Germany, you are expected to pay a semester contribution of around €250.
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Integrated data driven materials modelling of interfaces for sustainable applications, phd research project.
PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.
This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.
Multi-physics optimization of control valve structure – an integrated approach with approximation assisted models, funded phd project (students worldwide).
This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.
Self-funded phd students only.
This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.
Competition funded phd project (students worldwide).
This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.
Characterisation of general practices by prescribing and diagnostic test ordering behaviour using dimensionality reduction and clustering analysis, comprehensive decision support system for effective disaster management, acs-99-open - machine tool dynamics-based digital twins for real-time monitoring of cutting tool conditions in smart manufacturing, data driven decision models for forest biosecurity, phd fellowship in the emergence of social network structures (interdisciplinary) at sodas, university of copenhagen, awaiting funding decision/possible external funding.
This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.
Phd in mechanical engineering - social-techno-economic analysis of hydrogen integration for the energy transition, real-time optimisation control of batch processes, phd projects in computer science (sponsored/self-funded).
The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.
PhD Research Programmes describe the opportunities for postgraduate research within a University department. You may often be asked to submit your own research project proposal as part of your application, although predefined research projects may also be available.
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Our four-year integrated PhD Economics follows the MRes Economics programme for year 1 before beginning the PhD study programme within the department in year 2. Our four-year pathway in the Department of Economics for the PhD economics degree provides you with training to develop the research mind-set for PhD studies and gives you the chance to ask difficult questions, break intellectual boundaries and create new solutions to issues of global concern. You work closely with our creative and committed academics - researchers who are pioneering new solutions to these issues, inspiring your own research.
We are renowned for our research expertise in a number of areas of economics, including the following:
The Department of Economics are top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of our research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014).
You receive training in research methods and tools starting with the modules offered in the MRes Economics programme, followed by advanced research training and expert supervision to reach your full potential, as well as access to top quality research facilities. We also guarantee office space for you from the second year of your PhD studies in our PhD Research Centre, giving you the space and tools to work.
We work with you to teach you how to look at the world through an economist's lens, taking a critical approach to dismantle a proposition, working robust methodologies to build an argument based on rigorous theoretical reasoning and sound empirical evidence.
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In recent years, our PhD students have obtained posts in a range of academic and non-academic institutions. These include universities such as Bath, Chicago, Dusseldorf, East Anglia, the London School of Economics, Mannheim, Oxford, Rochester, University College London, and organisations like the Office for National Statistics (UK), the Bank of England, Bank of Italy, Bank of Korea, Bank of Mexico, Central Bank of Colombia, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, European Commission JRC, the World Bank.
With the skills and knowledge, you acquire from studying within our Department of Economics, you will be in demand from a wide range of employers. We have excellent links with the research community, both in the UK and worldwide, and strong ties with the policy, business, and consultancy world, especially in London and other major financial centres.
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Yes, it is possible to do a PhD after B. Tech or B.E. programs. Pursuing a direct PhD after B.Tech means embarking on a clear educational, research, or professional goal. Doctoral degrees help aspirants venture into advanced research and study after their foundational B.Tech or B.E. courses. Applications are possible via an integrated PhD after B. Tech or a combined program. Here is a guide covering the eligibility, documentation, and application process in detail.
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Many universities across the world offer PhD admission after BTech completion. The given universities are ranked in the top rankings on the basis of their quality of education , infrastructure, research opportunities, and others. Given below is the list of universities offering PhD after BTech programs for international students:
1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | United States | 28,795 USD |
3 | United States | 56,487 USD | |
22 | United States | 65,948 USD | |
28 | United Kingdom | 46,584 USD | |
33 | Australia | 44,632 USD | |
47 | Canada | 14,152 USD | |
118 | Freie Universität Berlin | Germany | 8,148 USD |
240 | United Kingdom | 27,827 USD | |
317 | United States | 29,268 USD |
Routes of applying for phd after btech.
Documents required for a phd program after b. tech or b.e, frequently asked questions.
If you want to pursue PhD courses after BTech, you can follow two options: to apply directly for admission or via a recommendation by academic faculties. Although the former process has been discussed below in this section, the latter involves directly reaching out to your faculty members of the university department. Typically considered as an informal path, the method of direct recommendation can lead to an admission offer if the research interests align, the professor is impressed by your projects and is willing to recommend the candidate to the admissions department of a university. Many professors at elite institutions invite candidates through this method.
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Can we do PhD after B. Tech or B.E. programs? Many institutions offer integrated MS and PhD courses with extensive research-based curricula. They have tenures of three to six years on average. Some courses have tenures going up to even ten years as well. These programs also integrate professional exposure via projects, fellowships, and research assistantships. The first step in the application process is to explore different PhD programs and find your niche or topic that interests you and aligns with your B.Tech degree.
Those looking to apply to colleges offering PhD after B.Tech can choose direct recommendations from faculty members or adopt the conventional application route. The latter method involves approaching the supervisor directly through the mail via an application for recommendations. Follow up with the supervisors to know the status of your application. These may lead to offers of admission for PhD programs. However, the research field must be in sync with the program while the professor should be impressed by the candidate’s academic background and projects.
Getting into universities offering PhD after B.Tech requires prior specialization and coursework in disciplines like mathematics , natural sciences , physical sciences, and varied branches of engineering . Candidates should possess industry or professional experience along with a record of extra-curricular activities and research projects.
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Most universities require solid academic credentials in the study area. Candidates are expected to be proficient in engineering principles, mathematical subjects such as calculus and algebra, and proficiency in software and analytical/statistical tools. They should have good undergraduate scores, projects, assistantships, and relevant experience. Some other requirements include the following:
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Good academic credentials can help students get direct admission into Ph.D. programs after completing their B. Tech or B.E. degrees. They can also directly reach out to professors at university departments for recommendations, as mentioned. At the same time, they can pursue integrated/combined courses that help them complete their doctoral degrees over an extended time period. Subject selection plays a vital role in admissions.
Simultaneously, a track record of published papers, research projects, and other relevant experience is always recommended. A good statement of purpose also helps immensely in this regard.
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Yes, it is possible to directly do a PhD after a B. Tech course. The first way out is to apply for an integrated or combined course that fuses both the master’s and PhD programs. The second way is to look for direct recommendations from professors and departments to pursue PhD programs at leading institutions. In India, for instance, PhDs can be done directly after B. Tech without requiring a Master’s degree.
Yes, a PhD course can be directly done after B.E. or B. Tech. You can look for direct PhD programs in this regard. You can apply for an integrated/combined course at some institutions, while others may allow direct admissions without a master’s degree. You can also get recommendations from professors, provided there is a convergence of research interests.
No, Gate scores are not compulsory for admissions into PhD programs. Some colleges offer PhD admissions directly to B. Tech graduates with required academic and research credentials. Others offer combined or integrated MS and PhD courses. Gate scores are mandated only by a few institutions.
PhD courses require at least three years in India. This includes coursework and other related activities. The maximum duration for a PhD in India is six years. M. Phil courses require a year or two semesters in succession at least. The maximum duration is two years or four semesters in succession.
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In recent years, there has been a growing trend among students to pursue an integrated MS Ph.D. program. This program offers the unique opportunity to combine a Master’s degree with a Doctorate, providing a seamless path to advanced academic and research pursuits.
If you’re considering studying in the USA and want to explore the possibilities of an integrated MS Ph.D. program, this article is here to guide you through the process.
From entry requirements to funding options, we will cover all the essential aspects of pursuing an integrated MS Ph.D. program in the USA.
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An integrated MS Ph.D. program is a combined degree program that allows students to earn both a Master’s and a Doctoral degree in a specific field of study.
Unlike traditional programs where students complete their Master’s degree first and then apply for a separate Ph.D. program, an integrated program streamlines the process by integrating the two degrees into a single curriculum.
This approach offers several advantages to students, such as early exposure to advanced research and a more efficient progression toward a doctoral degree.
Integrated MS Ph.D. programs have gained popularity in the USA due to the flexibility and comprehensive learning they provide.
These programs are designed to bridge the gap between advanced coursework and independent research, allowing students to develop a strong foundation in their field while also conducting in-depth research.
Quick Tip: Begin your program research and application preparations early.
To be eligible for an integrated MS Ph.D. program in the USA, students must meet certain entry requirements. While specific requirements may vary between universities and programs, common prerequisites include:
It is important to note that entry requirements may vary between universities and programs. It is advisable to check the specific requirements of each institution you are interested in applying to.
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Integrated MS Ph.D. programs typically span a longer duration compared to traditional Ph.D. programs. The structure varies depending on the university and discipline, but a common framework includes the following:
Opting for an integrated MS Ph.D. program offers several benefits to students:
Funding is a crucial aspect to consider when pursuing an integrated MS Ph.D. program. Financing your education and research can be accomplished through various funding options, including:
When applying for an integrated MS Ph.D. program, it is important to research the funding opportunities available at each university. The financial support options may vary between institutions, and it is advisable to explore all available options to secure funding for your education and research.
Quick Tip: Network with potential advisors and current students for insights and a stronger application.
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The application process for an integrated MS Ph.D. program generally involves the following steps:
The application process may vary slightly between universities and programs. It is important to consult the program’s official website or contact the admissions office for detailed information about the application process and deadlines.
Integrated MS Ph.D. programs differ from regular Ph.D. programs in several ways:
Aspect | Integrated MS Ph.D. Programs | Regular Ph.D. Programs |
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Duration | Longer (typically 4-6 years) | Shorter (typically 4-5 years) |
Admission Process | Direct admission into the integrated program | Separate application after a Master’s degree |
Coursework | Includes both Master’s and Doctoral coursework | Focuses primarily on advanced research |
Research Experience | Early exposure to research activities | Research typically starts after coursework |
Degree Earned | Both Master’s and Doctoral degrees | Only Doctoral degree |
Emphasis | Balanced emphasis on coursework and research | Emphasis on independent research |
Flexibility | Provides a structured curriculum with limited flexibility | Allows more flexibility in research focus |
Time to Research | Allows early engagement in research | Research starts after completing coursework |
Recognition | Master’s degree seen as an intermediate milestone | A doctoral degree is a primary focus |
Career Opportunities | Versatile career options in academia, research, industry, etc. | Primarily focused on academia and research positions |
Pathway to Expertise | Provides a comprehensive understanding of the subject | Focused expertise in a specific area |
Time Efficiency | Longer duration due to Master’s coursework | The shorter duration primarily focused on research |
It is important to consider these differences when choosing between an integrated MS Ph.D. program and a regular Ph.D. program. The choice should align with your academic and career goals, research interests, and desired depth of study in your field.
Several esteemed universities in the USA offer integrated MS Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Here are some of the top universities known for their integrated programs:
Science, Engineering | 5-6 years | Interdisciplinary research focus, cutting-edge facilities | Leading research centers and labs | Research fellowships, assistantships, grants | |
Various | 5-6 years | Flexibility in research areas, distinguished faculty | Collaborative research projects | Fellowships, scholarships, research grants | |
Social Sciences, Humanities | 6 years | Extensive humanities research centers, global partnerships | Interdisciplinary research initiatives | Fellowships, scholarships, research grants | |
Physical Sciences, Engineering | 5-6 years | Small class sizes, intensive research-oriented approach | Cutting-edge research facilities | Research fellowships, assistantships, scholarships | |
Life Sciences, Social Sciences | 5-6 years | Leading in life sciences research, strong social sciences programs | Collaboration with industry, advanced tech access | Fellowships, grants, assistantships | |
Humanities, Social Sciences | 5-6 years | Commitment to humanities, interdisciplinary studies | Distinguished humanities research centers | Fellowships, scholarships, research grants |
These universities have a strong reputation for their research programs and offer integrated MS Ph.D. programs in a wide range of disciplines.
It is advisable to explore the specific programs offered by each university and consider factors such as faculty expertise, research opportunities, and available funding.
If you aspire to pursue advanced academic and research opportunities, an integrated MS Ph.D. program in the USA can be an excellent choice.
It offers a structured pathway to obtain both a Master’s and a Doctoral degree, enabling you to delve deeper into your chosen field of study.
By understanding the entry requirements, program structure, funding options, and the differences between integrated MS Ph.D. and regular Ph.D. programs, you’ll be well-prepared to embark on your journey toward an integrated MS Ph.D. program .
Explore the universities offering such programs, connect with potential advisors, and take the necessary steps to submit a compelling application. Your integrated MS Ph.D. experience awaits!
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Yes, many universities accept applicants with existing Master’s degrees for their integrated MS Ph.D. programs. Having a Master’s degree may provide you with a competitive advantage in the admissions process, as it demonstrates your ability to handle advanced coursework and research.
While it’s not mandatory, reaching out to potential advisors can help you establish a connection and gain insights into their research interests. Connecting with potential advisors can also provide you with valuable guidance on the program and enhance your chances of being admitted.
Integrated MS Ph.D. programs combine coursework and research for a seamless progression toward a Doctoral degree. The Master’s and Doctoral degrees are obtained sequentially within a single program.
Joint degree programs, on the other hand, involve pursuing two separate degrees simultaneously, often in different disciplines. Joint degree programs allow students to earn both degrees independently, and the coursework and research requirements are designed accordingly.
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IISER Tirupati
Integrated phd(i-phd) programme.
The integrated PhD (i-PhD) programme at IISER Tirupati was initiated in August 2018. It is aimed at highly motivated students who wish to pursue a career in scientific research. Students with an excellent academic record can apply for the i-PhD programme upon completion of a bachelor‘s degree in any branch of science. The course combines curricula for master‘s and doctoral degrees into a single integrated programme blending together course work and research projects.
IISER Tirupati offers modern research laboratories and computational facilities as well as hostel/mess facilities for students. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of seminars, meetings and workshops, thereby giving them a chance to interact with people from other research organizations within the country and abroad.
IISER Tirupati offers Integrated PhD (i-PhD) as a research programme with a blend of course work (2 years) and research projects. On successful completion of the doctoral research project, students are awarded a degree in Master of Science and a PhD degree. The first four semesters consist of core courses, elective courses and advanced courses specializing in one subject, and combined with research work. On successful completion of course work, related project work and a comprehensive exam, the student continues with the research leading to a PhD.
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The Brunel Integrated PhD combines PhD research with a programme of structured research, professional and subject training. The programme typically takes 4 years (compared to 3 years for a non-integrated PhD programme). On successful completion, you will be awarded a PhD with an Integrated Postgraduate Diploma in Research in your chosen subject ...
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An Integrated PhD is a 4-year programme that includes a Master's degree. A regular PhD is a 3 to 6 years programme, that doesn't include Master's degree. It's more expensive than a regular PhD. It's less expensive than an Integrated PhD. You'll be able to complete your masters and PhD at the same time.
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An integrated MS Ph.D. program is a combined degree program that allows students to earn both a Master's and a Doctoral degree in a specific field of study.. Unlike traditional programs where students complete their Master's degree first and then apply for a separate Ph.D. program, an integrated program streamlines the process by integrating the two degrees into a single curriculum.
IISER Tirupati offers Integrated PhD (i-PhD) as a research programme with a blend of course work (2 years) and research projects. On successful completion of the doctoral research project, students are awarded a degree in Master of Science and a PhD degree. The first four semesters consist of core courses, elective courses and advanced courses ...