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Life Sciences MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works

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Key Facts

  • Level

    PostgraduatePG PhD

  • Duration

    MPhil: Full time 12 months - 3 years, Part time 30 months - 5 years
    PhD: Full time 2 years - 4 years, Part time 3 years - 6 years
    PhD by Published Works: 1 - 2 years

  • Starting

    October, March

Updated 20/03/2025

Discovery Days

Updated 20/03/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

Overview

If you are a graduate in a life science or similar discipline, this MPhil/ PhD / PhD by Published Works programme offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills within in the vibrant life sciences sector. Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with a level 8 qualification that can offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry. Find out more about the Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences (PALS).​

The application deadline for starting in October is 1 August and 11 December for starting in March. 

Highlights

  • Dedicated state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist facilities: view our Labs tour 
  • Strong links with Northampton General Hospital (pathology).
  • Research active staff in areas including Cancer, infectious diseases and genetics.

Entry Requirements

  • ​​2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences related subject.

or

  • ​Master’s Degree from a UK university (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

​Students with lower-level qualifications or qualifications in a different subject area, but relevant experience will also be considered on an individual basis.

​We welcome applications from students with internationally recognised qualifications which are an equivalent to our entry requirements stated above.

​All candidates are required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

Course Content

Fees and Funding

2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

Doctor Of Philosophy Degrees

  • UK – Full Time: £5,700
  • UK – Part Time: £2,845
  • International – Full Time: £16,350
  • International – Part Time: £7,640

Doctor of Philosophy Degrees by means of Published Works

Including: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by means of published works.

  • UK – Part Time: £3,600
  • International – Part Time: £7,840

Please visit the funding page for more details on how to fund your study.

Careers and Employability

​Our students progress on to post-doctoral research or enter non-academic careers including R&D in industry as well as medical writing, scientific journalism, healthcare informatics, data science, big data analytics, marketing and management, technical sales and market research/consulting.​

Facilities

​​We have specialist category II research laboratories for molecular biology, cell culture and microbiology​

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