OpenFieldKing's Wellcome Trust 4-Year PhD in Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Health & Disease
Four-year cohort-based doctoral training program comprising three laboratory rotation projects in year one followed by a three-year primary PhD project at Guy's campus.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate degree with 1st Class or 2:1 Honours in biological sciences, medicine, or biochemistry.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each band) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated laboratory research experience and analytical rigor.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Enhanced tax-free stipend starting at £23,500/year plus full tuition fees and £10,000/year lab research budget for 4 years
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% tuition fees covered.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 8, 2026 (Annual Wellcome Trust cohort deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official King's College London documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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