PhD in Health And Medical Sciences

Start date: 31 October 2026/nDuration: 3.5 years/nApplication deadline: 01 June 2026/nFunding source: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey and Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore/nStructure of programme:/nFirst 18 months – University of Surrey (UK)/nMonths 1 –12 (Year 1): Induction; Literature report; Project planning and design; Confirmation viva/nMonths 13-18 (first half of Year 2): Continuation of research project./nSubsequent 12–24 months – Singapore (A*STAR)/nTypical timeline (Year 2.5 to Year 3.5): Final project work; Preparation of thesis; Final submission and viva./nProgression requirements: Students must successfully pass their Confirmation Report while at the University of Surrey before progressing to Singapore. Students must spend a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months in Singapore.