Immunological and Cellular Strategies in Metabolic Disease (King's and Technische Universität Dresden) PhD at Kings College London
| Immunological and Cellular Strategies in Metabolic Disease (King's and Technische Universität Dresden) PhD at Kings College London | |
| Course Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | PhD |
| Tution Fees | £ 21,500 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 92 |
| PTE | 62 |
Overview
King's College London (KCL) and the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) and are experts in identifying and modifying immunological processes relevant to the pathophysiology of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Both academic institutions are leading islet transplantation centers and have been pioneering new interventional strategies for the treatment of both types of diabetes and the metabolic syndrome, including metabolic surgery. This expertise will be combined within the overarching IRTG to advance the joint, key research goals; namely, 'Recognition, regeneration and cell replacement in T1D' and the second, 'Systems biology in T2D”.
This 4-year PhD Programme offers the opportunity to complete a degree within these research areas in constant interaction between the UK-based and Germany-based partner labs. There are 12 research groups in each campus, London and Dresden, each comprising of 13 researchers. Students are given the additional option for a joint PhD award.
Career prospects
Students will take part in annual joint workshops and seminars, will be given the option to present their work in International Conferences and will be part of the Transcampus, an extensive academic partnership with vast networking and career opportunities
King's College London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Expenses | Annual Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| International Tuition Fee (Undergraduate) | 19,800 per year |
| International Tuition Fee (Postgraduate) | 16,380 per year |
| Student fee (full-time) | 650 |
| Student Healthcare Plan | 202 |
| Orientation | 160 |
| Books and stationery | 1,300 |
| Residence | 3,800 |
| Food | 3,170 |
| Living expenses | 1,000 |
UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requires students to have a budget of at least £1,265 per month in addition to tuition fees.
| Kings College London Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 18,100 |
| Postgraduate | 16,380 |
| Kings College London Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 1,000 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 0 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Kings College London English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 88 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 88 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Kings College London University Contact Details |
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| Kings College London Address |
| Strand,London Strand WC2R 2LS |
| Kings College London Email |
| kings-online@kcl.ac.uk. |
| Kings College London Phone |
| +44 (0) 20 7836 5454 |