OpenFieldEdge Hill International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based tuition scholarship automatically awarded to high-achieving international applicants enrolling in full-time taught master's degree programs.
Edge Hill University: Artificial Intelligence, Biosciences & Health Sciences Guide
Founded in 1885 and based on a picturesque 160-acre campus in Ormskirk, Lancashire (near Liverpool and Manchester), Edge Hill University is an award-winning British public university holding a triple-Gold rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Renowned for world-leading research in biomedical sciences, artificial intelligence, clinical medicine, and social policy, Edge Hill combines state-of-the-art laboratory facilities with high student satisfaction.
Verified degree programs and opportunities
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
MSc Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
One-year master's program providing advanced mastery in distributed data processing (Hadoop/Spark), deep learning, cloud data warehousing, and predictive modeling.
Edge Hill Bioscience Doctoral Studentship in Molecular Oncology
Three-year fully funded PhD studentship exploring cellular signaling mechanisms, DNA repair pathways, and novel therapeutic targets in cancer biology.
Data Science Research Centre Deep Learning Medical Imaging Project
Applied computer vision research project developing explainable transformer algorithms for automated early diagnosis of lung and retinal pathologies.
North West UK Technology Industry Sandwich Work Placement
Ten-month paid industrial placement working with software enterprises in Manchester, Liverpool, and across the North West developing enterprise cloud solutions.
Edge Hill Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Health Data Analytics
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment analyzing large-scale NHS longitudinal patient datasets to evaluate preventative healthcare interventions.
Chancellor's Women in STEM Scholarship at Edge Hill
Endowed scholarship created to inspire and support female scholars excelling in computer science, robotics, and quantitative STEM disciplines at Edge Hill.
Admissions, language requirements & application process
- Master's admission eligibility
- Accredited UK 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent with minimum 55-60% or 2.8/4.0 GPA) in computing, biology, psychology, or related field.
- Doctoral admission eligibility
- Master's degree with merit or distinction (or first-class honours bachelor's degree) in a relevant subject area with an approved research proposal.
- Language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (with no individual sub-test below 6.0), Pearson PTE 61, or Cambridge English C1 Advanced.
- Research statement / Proposal
- Required for postgraduate research (MRes/PhD): 1,500-word research proposal articulating research questions, theoretical context, and methodology.
- Application fee
- £0 application fee for direct online postgraduate applications.
- Required documentation
- Certified degree certificates and transcripts, copy of valid passport, two academic reference letters, CV, and personal statement of purpose.
Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems
Tuition at Edge Hill University is £9,250 per year for UK domestic students and £16,500 to £17,500 per year for international postgraduate students. Edge Hill provides International Postgraduate Excellence Scholarships offering up to £3,000 in tuition reductions, alongside fully funded UKRI doctoral studentships.
Verified faculty profiles and research leaders
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Edge Hill University:
Prof. Ardhendu Behera
Professor of Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence · Computer Vision, Action Recognition, Deep Learning, Affective Computing
Prof. Paul Ashton
Head of Biology and Professor of Botany · Plant Genetics, Molecular Ecology, Taxonomy and Phylogenetics, Biodiversity Conservation
Prof. Sally Spencer
Professor of Clinical Research and Director of Postgraduate Medical Institute · Systematic Reviews, Respiratory Health, Clinical Evidence Synthesis, Evidence-Based Medicine
Important verification note
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