Training structure

Depending on the pathway selected, the scholarship duration will be 1+3.5 years or 3.5 years.

Applicants who currently hold a relevant Master's degree may be able to gain direct entry into a 3.5 PhD pathway. Applicants who do not currently hold a Master's degree or a relevant Master's degree, should apply for the 1+3.5 pathway.

Pathways on offer:

• 1+3.5 years starting October 2027
• 3.5 years starting June/July 2027

1+3.5 pathway (Masters + PhD)

• To start in academic year 2027-28 (October 2027).
• 1-year full time Master's programme, followed by a 3-year PhD project, followed by a 6-month writing-up period.
• During the first year, students will meet and discuss PhD projects with academics across the Faculty of Medicine. Co-supervisors from other faculties may be involved.

• Towards the end of the first year, students submit a PhD project proposal developed with their prospective supervisors. 

3.5 pathway (PhD only)

• Direct entry into a PhD is available from June/July 2027 onwards.
• 3-year full time PhD project, followed by a 6-month full time writing-up period.
• Where required, advice on PhD project labs and supervisors will be provided by the Imperial DTH team.