Virology [PhD/MD/MSc (Research)]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
About this programme
Overview The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) sits within the School of Infection and Immunity . The CVR is the largest virology-focussed research centre in the UK and brings together a critical mass of researchers studying human and animal viruses and viral diseases. The CVR provides excellent facilities and opportunities for cross-disciplinary projects and the delivery of a comprehensive programme of training in contemporary, multi-disciplinary, virology research. The Centre includes research programmes in arboviruses, Epstein Barr virus, feline calicivirus, herpes viruses, hepatitis C virus, influenza, retroviruses and papillomaviruses. Cross cutting research themes and expertise include: antiviral immunity virus discovery viral bioinformatics, mathematical modelling and genomics to guide new approaches to the understanding and management of viral infections
- 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