Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in Bioscience and Human Health

University of the West of Scotland

Join a thriving research community, where applied and translational research drives real-world impact in human health and disease. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts tackling major health challenges-from chronic conditions like COPD, arthritis, cancer, and dementia to infection control, microbiology, and antimicrobial resistance. Our research aims to inform disease management and drug discovery, ultimately improving health outcomes across society.Current research expertise and research areas that can be supported include:Biochemistry and pharmacologyCell and molecular biologyGeneticsExtracellular matrix biologyImmunologyVascular physiology3D culture (air liquid interface or ALI and organoids)Microbiology and infectionAntimicrobial resistanceMicrobial ecology