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GW4 BioMed MRC DTP (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter)
GW4 BioMed MRC DTP PhD Studentship 2027: Adaptive Virtual-Reality Exergaming for Older Adults
Do I qualify 2 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- degree hold or be about to obtain a qualification in a relevant medical sciences field
- language if English is not the applicant’s first language, meet the host university’s English language requirements
These depend on how you qualify. The provider describes several ways, and you will not need all of them. The official page shows which applies to you.
- degree UK first honours degree
- degree UK upper second-class honours degree
- degree equivalent qualification from outside the UK
- degree lower second class degree; consideration is conditional on an additional qualification
- degree master’s degree in addition to a lower second class degree
- career stage equivalent high-quality evidence of professional practice in place of a master’s degree
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- UK applicants, international applicants
- international students may comprise no more than 30% of each cohort
- students from non-medical backgrounds
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Medicine and health
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- All positions are funded. A studentship includes full tuition fees at the UK/Home rate, a stipend at the minimum UKRI rate, a Research & Training Support Grant (RTSG) of £2,000 to £5,000 per year and a £300 annual travel and conference grant; full-time studentships last 4 years. International students have full funding for fees and do not pay the difference between home and international fees, but must cover visa costs, the NHS surcharge and relocation costs.
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Host institution
- Cardiff University
What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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How to apply
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- Read the student guidance before applying. Required
- Attend a Candidate Support Webinar before applying. Required
- If using a non-UK qualification, use the qualification conversion table to find its UK equivalent. Required
- If your qualification is not listed, contact GW4 BioMed for a conversion; processing may take up to two weeks. Required
- Apply using the application form after reading the student guidance and attending a Candidate Support Webinar. Required
- If successful, submit your qualification documents to your university to receive an offer before the studentship begins. Required
- Deadline
- 21 October 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
Details to confirm
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