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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Biomedical Science

University of York
York, England
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4 yearsDuration
£30,950Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the PhD Biomedical Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme provides an opportunity for outstanding graduates with an interest in biomedical science, the area of basic science which focuses on the study of fundamental biological processes involved in health and disease. Our programme, as well as biomedical research in general, uses multidisciplinary approaches to comprehend and combat disease, encompassing a wide variety of disciplines from molecular medicine to chemical biology, biophysics and bioengineering. International tuition fees are £30,950 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 92% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Molecular Pathology
Research Methods in Biomedical Science
Systems Biology and Disease Mechanisms
Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery
Translational Medicine and Clinical Applications
Biostatistics and Experimental Design
Specialist Research Project
Doctoral Thesis and Viva Preparation
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 Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£123,800

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,000£29,000
3 years£21,000£28,000£33,000
5 years£24,500£31,500£37,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of York

University of York offers Biomedical Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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