Doctoral Applications

Applications to study for a PhD/MPhil and MD are made directly to Lancaster University. The online application system allows you to track progress of your application after submission and receive updates via email.

Alternatively you can apply by post by downloading the application and reference forms - or contact us for a form to be sent to you.

The form should be sent with 2 confidential references, original copies or officially authorised versions of degree transcripts, English language and where needed GMAT test scores.

You should also normally provide an outline of your proposed research topic to support your application. Applicants for allocated studentships from Research Councils in the UK should give the title of the project and should indicate any previous experience which is relevant.

Doctoral Supervision

Before submitting an application, it is important that you contact the relevant Divisional staff to discuss your application. Postgraduate Research Directors can provide advice on matching your research interests to those of academics in the Faculty.

Division	General Enquiries	Postgraduate Research Director
Faculty of Health and Medicine	shm-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk	Peter Diggle
Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences	shm-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk	Paul McKean
Division of Health Research	shm-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk	Sheila Payne
Lancaster Medical School	shm-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk	Colin Ockleford