Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Medicine
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Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
Find out about the University of Bristol's PhD in Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, including entry requirements, supervisors and research groups.
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition
- £27,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- January, September
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
- A first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a biomedical science discipline is required for entry to the PhD programme. We may consider MSc by research and MSc applications from candidates with a lower second-class degree (or international equivalent ). See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required. If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level C.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all - confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (11)
- China Scholarship Council-University of Bristol PhD ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline 12 noon (UK time) on Monday 30 November 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Bristol Medical School Funded 4-year PhD ScholarshipsFully funded
- Fulbright University of Bristol AwardFully funded
- NIHR SPCR PhD Studentship in Primary Care 2026Partial funding · Deadline 16:00 GMT on Monday 2 March 2026
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Colt Foundation FellowshipsPartial funding · Deadline 9 April 2026; check official website for next cycle