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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Medicine

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in medicine and dentistry with the PhD Medicine at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. A wide variety of medical and clinically applied research projects can be undertaken with the Lancaster Medical School. We offer a range of opportunities for advanced postgraduate study with experienced supervisors in areas including: social studies of science and technology in clinical practice; qualitative methods in health research; cellular responses to DNA damage; musculoskeletal medicine, medical ethics, and medical education. International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £2,619 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Medicine
Qualitative Health Research Design
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Medical Ethics and Philosophy
Musculoskeletal Medicine and Pathology
Science and Technology Studies in Healthcare
Medical Education and Pedagogy
Doctoral Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,714

Home Student Fee

£2,619

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
42%Studying
12%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Medicine as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
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