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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH EVENT with 

THE FACULTY OF Medicine, Health and Life Sciences

Tuesday 11 November 2025

EXPLORING INSIGHTS, IDEAS AND IMPACT

Change your world with Postgraduate Research at Queen’s University Belfast

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences is recognised for its academic excellence and impactful research. Our research priorities address many of the most pressing challenges facing society today, with the aim of improving health, advancing scientific knowledge, and contributing to a sustainable and prosperous future.

We invite you to join us on Tuesday 11 November at 4.30pm for a webinar hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast. This event will provide valuable insights into our Postgraduate Research opportunities across:

  • The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
  • The School of Biological Sciences
  • The School of Nursing and Midwifery
  • The School of Pharmacy

During the session, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn more about the PhD opportunities available across our diverse schools.
  • Hear directly from leading academics and current doctoral researchers about their experiences and achievements.
  • Gain practical guidance on the application process, funding options, and available support.
  • Discover why Queen’s University Belfast provides an outstanding environment in which to pursue your research ambitions.

Places are limited, and early registration is recommended.

Take this opportunity to explore how Postgraduate Research within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences can help you shape your academic and professional future.

Scroll down to learn more about our programmes.

 
Date:    Tuesday 11 November 2025
Time:    4.30pm - 6:00pm (GMT)
Venue:  Online, Microsoft Teams
 
 

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Professor Jonathan Coulter

Professor Jonathan Coulter

Associate Dean of Postgraduate Research and Innovation - Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences, Queen's University Belfast

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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 numerous PhD students in the areas of Cancer Research, Experimental Medicine and Public Health.

Its diverse PhD 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.

Course Details

Current projects

PHARMACY

School of Pharmacy | PhD

PhD students within the School of Pharmacy have the opportunity to work alongside leading international academic experts in specialist fields including, Nanomedicine and Biotherapeutics, Pharmaceutical Materials Science and Formulation, Drug Delivery and Biomaterials, Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Delivery and Medicines Optimisation.

Focussing on making real-world improvements for patients, the School’s research spans a wide range of scientific and professional disciplines.

Course Details

Current Projects

NURSING & MIDWIFERY

School of Nursing and Midwifery | PhD

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


PhD programmes within the School are linked to the interdisciplinary and university wide Centre For Evidence and Social Innovation and the Graduate School, extending potential research opportunities both within the UK and internationally.

Course Details

Current Projects

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

School of Biological Sciences | PhD

The School of Biological Sciences provides PhD research opportunities in a number of areas 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 themes: Ecosystem Biology and Sustainability, Microbes and Pathogen Biology, and Food Safety and Nutrition.

Course Details

Current Projects

WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S

Ranked 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects

(Complete University Guide 2025)

OUR RESEARCH IMPACT

Over 99% of our research environment was assessed as internationally-excellent or world leading.

(Source: 2021 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 GRADUATE SCHOOL

Queen’s Graduate School is ranked 3rd out of 15 UK universities

(Source: International Student Barometer 2024)
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.

CONTACT

If you have any queries about the event please contact us below:

askmhls@qub.ac.uk