Nutrition [PhD/MD/MSc (Research)]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
About this programme
Overview The gut, food and metabolism research section has a portfolio of research which spans the life cycle from birth to adulthood. Research projects deal with the digestion and absorption of foods and food components, interactions with gut microflora, metabolism of nutrients and non-nutrient food ingredients, impact on plasma lipids and insulin resistance in normal subjects and in adult and child patients. The diet and chronic disease research group has pioneered new research methods in a portfolio of research which spans the full spectrum of translational research. Research projects are often jointly supervised accross our research institutes. <!--standard main content
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £33,210 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent.
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 (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- 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
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds