Genetics and Molecular Medicine (MRC Human Genetics Unit) PhD

The MRC Human Genetics Unit discovers how changes in our DNA impact our lives.<br/><br/>**Research excellence**<br/><br/>We combine the latest computational and experimental technologies to investigate how our genomes work to control the function of molecules, cells and tissues in people and populations. <br/><br/>For more than half a century our research has been dedicated to understanding human genetic disease. <br/><br/>Today we continue to apply our clinical and scientific expertise, harnessing the power of complex data, to improve health, and the lives of patients and their families. <br/><br/>As well as delivering outstanding research, the institute creates a vibrant scientific community and a friendly research environment rich in both scientific and social opportunities.<br/><br/>**What will I learn?**<br/><br/>Our PhD and MSc programmes harness strengths in different research disciplines:<br/><br/><br/>* genetics<br/><br/><br/>* molecular biology<br/><br/><br/>* biochemistry<br/><br/><br/>* cell biology<br/><br/><br/>These are tied to our scientific themes:<br/><br/><br/>* disease mechanisms<br/><br/><br/>* biomedical genomics<br/><br/><br/>* genome regulation<br/><br/><br/>Our programmes also provides a strong focus on computational biology, and state of the art imaging as part of the Edinburgh Super-Resolution Imaging Consortium. <br/><br/>Over 30 principal investigators based in the MRC HGU contribute to these cross-disciplinary programmes spanning fundamental to clinical research.<br/><br/>Further information can be found on our Graduate Research and Training website.<br/><br/>**Self-funded applicants**<br/><br/>We also accept all self-funding/external funding applicants. <br/><br/>We strongly recommend you apply as early as possible, at least one month prior to entry. <br/><br/>**Applying**<br/><br/>To apply for any of our PhD programmes please select one of the buttons and dates in the Applying section on our website.<br/><br/>For 4 year programmes, please select 3 Years (Full-time).