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Science & Techonology - Opportunities for Life Sciences – (Ph.D.)
The University of Edinburgh
School of Social and Political Science| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | Anytime |
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The life sciences and biotechnology are transforming healthcare and agricultural
production. They offer one of the most important platforms for economic growth
and global competitiveness in the 21st century. Innogen researchers study innovation in the life sciences and biotechnology, and its social impact. They work beyond disciplinary and geographic boundaries to connect people and find solutions to real world challenges in global health, food and energy security, the environment and the economy.
Doctoral students based at Innogen:
• Receive cutting-edge research training, mentorship and internship opportunities
• Acquire skills to analyse and assess innovation in the life sciences
• Learn methods to articulate and address social challenges created by life science and biotechnology innovation
• Develop new frameworks to conceptualise and anticipate future challenges
Innogen's Core Research Programmes:
1) Food and energy security
2) 21st century bioeconomy
3) Governance and regulation
4) Global health
Visit the Innogen's website (see link below) to view staff profiles and find information about further areas of supervision.
Contents
Students begin with a programme of coursework that combines training in
research methods with courses specific to their needs. A full research proposal for
examination is submitted in the first year, followed by supervised research leading to
the production of a PhD thesis. Students who have a background in Science and
Technology Studies or other relevant disciplines may be accepted directly into our PhD programme, however most students will first be required to do a 1-year foundational MSc by Research in Science and Technology Studies.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class honours degree (2.i), or an undergraduate degree at an equivalent level, in one of the disciplinary areas represented in the degree. The International Office provide further
information, by country, on what is considered equivalent to a UK 2.i qualification. Go to select your country from the list provided and follow the links to ‘Postgraduate Entry’.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
Accreditation
Innogen is a recognised ESRC outlet for 1+3 and +3 PhDs.
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