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Comparative Physiology, MPhil, PhD, MSc by Research

Abertay University, the United Kingdom

Abertay University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MPhil, PhD, MSc by ResearchFull-time, Part-time1 - 6 yearFebruary, June, OctoberGBP 4407 per yearGBP 15750 per year

About Comparative Physiology, MPhil, PhD, MSc by Research - at Abertay University

This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area, please make contact with the Dean to discuss your proposal.

Research and knowledge exchange within the field of mental and physical health/wellbeing is a key priority for the 21st century. Our divisional expertise spans a number of areas central to responding to societal and medical needs. This is carried out within a range of contexts and using a number of research methodologies.

Current research covers areas of:-

  • counselling and mental health such as projects to understand and respond to the impact of long-term health conditions; the impact of developmental challenges and childhood experiences of mental health challenge; as well as the development of mental health professionals, best practice, and resilience within nursing care contexts.
  • Health-related biomolecular and genetic research:- for example, the examination of the pathophysiology of infertility; anti-microbial resistance and impact environmental contaminant exposure; and comparative physiology of metabolism.
  • All of which are supported by expertise in research ethics and statistical modelling.

    Entry requirements

    If you're not from the European Economic Area (EEA) and/or Switzerland, you may need to apply for a visa. You can find out more about applying for a visa and collecting your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) on our Tier 4 visa page. To identify whether or not you need to apply for a visa, please visit the UKBA website.

    If your first language is not English or your undergraduate/Master's degree was not taught in English, you are also required to hold a suitable English language certificate.

    If you require a Tier 4 visa, you must provide one of the following English language certificates:

    • West African at B(4)
    • NECO at B(4)
    • IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0*

    If you do not need a Tier 4 visa or are an EEA national, you are permitted to use one of the following:

    • TOEFL 80 with no band less than 18*
    • Pearson's PTE 61 with no band less than 56*

    *The University can only accept these qualifications if they were completed two years prior to the start of the programme.

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