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Postgraduate Research

Change your world with Postgraduate Research.

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences is distinguished by its academic strengths and our research goals champion many issues that threaten our ability to thrive as a flourishing and modern society. 

Globally, we have built a reputation for innovation by transcending research boundaries across life and physical sciences. Our impact is felt by people around the world.

Our research opportunities span across a wide range of subjects, and you’ll be encouraged to cross disciplinary boundaries and explore your research topic from fresh angles.

 

Globally recognised excellence in research

Postgraduate Research Programmes

MEDICINE

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PhD

The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences trains ~250 postgraduate research students undertaking PhD, MD and MPhil degrees in Cancer Research, Experimental Medicine, Public Health and Medical Education.

Its diverse postgraduate student population comprises both basic and clinical scientists from across the globe engaged in wide-ranging research projects spanning the breadth of the School’s research portfolio from bioinformatics through molecular and cell biology to clinical trials.

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PHARMACY

School of Pharmacy | PhD

The School of Pharmacy focuses its research activities on key areas of the pharmaceutical sciences and clinical and primary care aspects of pharmacy. Themes include, Nanomedicine and Biotherapeutics, Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Formulation, Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Delivery and Medicines Optimisation.

Our research spans a wide range of scientific and professional disciplines. It is characterised by being multidisciplinary, internationally-connected and, ultimately, relevant to patients. 

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NURSING & MIDWIFERY

School of Nursing and Midwifery | PhD

From Maternal and Child Health, to Chronic Illness and Palliative Care, our research is changing and improving care for people at every stage of life – from their first breath to their last.

Your research will be hosted in our School and linked to the interdisciplinary and university wide Centre For Evidence and Social Innovation and the Graduate School, extending your potential in the UK and internationally.

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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

School of Biological Sciences | PhD

The School of Biological Sciences provides PhD and MPhil (research degree) programmes in subjects ranging from basic biochemistry, molecular genetics and cancer research, to agricultural science, marine ecology and the economic evaluation of ecosystem services and food retailing. 

The School is organised into three research theme clusters: Ecosystem Biology and Sustainability, Microbes and Pathogen Biology and Food Safety and Nutrition.

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WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S

Ranked in the top 140 in the world for graduate prospects

(QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020)

OUR RESEARCH IMPACT

We’re 8th in the UK for research intensity and over 75% of our research is deemed internationally-excellent or world leading.

(Source: 2014 Research Excellence Framework)
FUNDING YOUR STUDY

We offer a range of funded PhD opportunities, both individual project based and via doctoral training programmes, funded centres and partnerships.

TOP 3 GLOBAL GRADUATE SCHOOL

Queen’s Graduate School is ranked 3rd out of 199 universities worldwide

(Source: International Student Barometer, 2018)
ENHANCED SKILLS TRAINING

Our focus on innovation will equip you with the skills needed to turn your big idea into a viable business or a blue print for social change.

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DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

Our stunning Graduate School boasts a dynamic and inspiring environment where you will be challenged to think differently.

The modern, hi-tech meeting rooms, study areas and social spaces are a buzz with big ideas, engaging debate and interdisciplinary collaboration beyond borders. Here, thought leaders, early career researchers, industry experts and PhD peers will support you to unleash your career potential.

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A WORLD-RENOWNED UNIVERSITY

As a member of the elite Russell Group, Queen’s has a global reputation for research excellence, thanks to the innovators, disruptive thinkers and game-changers who hold research degrees boasting our crest.

A postgraduate research degree from Queen’s is a mark of distinction, signalling that you have studied at the pinnacle of your chosen field. What you learn here, you will carry with you throughout your career.