Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine

Entry requirements

MPhil: Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University).

PhD: Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

Our Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine PhD programme is available on a full-time or part-time basis, over 3 or 6 years.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the biggest cause of deaths in the world. Our multi-disciplinary research programmes develop advanced knowledge on the causes, prevention and treatment of myocardial and vascular diseases for patient benefit. We integrate leading-edge laboratory and clinical research, collaboration between the public, NHS, social care, innovation and industrial partners to improve the treatment and prevention of CVD.

Your programme will feature:

• Practice-focused learning
• Supervision team with nominated supervisors
• You will draw on skills from the broader academic community
• Programme seminars and workshops
• Access to Wales’ premier purpose-build medical research facility
• Collaboration with industry and business partners

During your course, you will benefit from our highly regarded specialist facilities. Our vision is to advance medical science through interdisciplinary research and innovation. We are a leading centre for medical research and a unique example of successful collaboration between NHS, academia and industry in the life science and health sector.

We have strong connections with a range of external partners and collaborators, including the NHS; Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB); Hywel Dda University Health Board; UK research council; Welsh Government and numerous national and international links. These connections, along with the skills and qualities you develop during your research degree will enhance your CV, and help you stand out in a highly competitive graduate employment market.

Fees and funding