International PhD Scholarships

Research Scholarships

Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, Optometry and Psychology

Aston University - School of Life & Health Sciences

PhD Opportunities for International Overseas Students with Scholarships available against fees  

Projects are available in Research Groups allied to Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Pharmacy, Optometry and Psychology.

Applications are invited for three year Research Scholarships to be undertaken in the School of Life and Health Sciences at Aston University to start in October 2011 or January 2012.

The School of Life and Health Sciences is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to pursue cutting-edge research. In the 2008 RAE, 85% of the research in the School of Life and Health Sciences was ranked as being of international quality, and the School was ranked 3^rd out of 61 UK University submissions to Allied Health Professions and Studies for quality and volume of research. The School currently has a research income of about £8m, with approximately 90 research students, (part time and full-time), who are registered in the School each year.

Project Details

Projects can be viewed by research topic and research supervisor at:

(http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/)

Financial Support

The projects are available to students meeting the University and School academic entry requirements and scholarships for international students will be awarded competitively on merit. The scholarships for international students will cover payment of £6,000 per year towards tuition fees against the international fee of approx. £13,400 per year.

Application Requirements

• Applicants should have or expect a good Bachelor (Hons.) Degree (either first class or upper second class) or hold an MSc in a relevant discipline.
• The English Language requirements are a minimum score of 620 (260 minimum in computer test) in TOEFL OR IELTS with minimum marks of 6.5 in each section and an overall band of 7.0.
• The Scholarships are for 3 years, subject to a satisfactory progress review at the end of the first year, and areavailable for October 2011 or January 2012 registration.
• To apply please complete the online application form at http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/research/postgraduate-research/apply/
• For informal enquiries, please contact the Research Office, Room MB560, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET. E-mail: j.a.taylor@aston.ac.uk Or Telephone: +44 (0)121 204 4019.
• Closing Date: Monday, 4^th July 2011 for October 2011 entry or Monday, 5^th September 2011 for January 2012 entry.