Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences – by research

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from medical, molecular, natural, physical, information, mathematical, vision or biological sciences. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, academic, policy analyst, healthcare administrator, quality assurance manager, microbiologist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Edinburgh**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 13 - 17	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 680 - 899	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 540 - 714
Transportation (Daily) £ 3 - 3	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 146 - 193

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com