medical sciences | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 8

2011 Masters Scholarship in Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, UK

Full-time international students are eligible to apply for these competitive scholarships. You will need an undergraduate degree in exercise/sport/physiological/medical sciences or related discipline (equivalent to class 2:1 or above), confirmation of English language proficiency and two references. The scholarship can be used in combination with other awards.Open to applicants from a range of countries.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
30 June 2011

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2011-2012 Nigeria Scholarships at Newcastle University, UK: Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences

The International Office is delighted to announce 2 Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarship (NU Nigeria Scholarship) awards. These are available for high achieving Nigerian students applying for entry onto postgraduate taught degree or research programmes within the Faculties of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences (FMS) commencing their studies in September 2011.  Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000, payable towards the first year of tuition fees.
Eligibility: You could be eligible to apply for a NU Nigeria Scholarship if: You have been offered a place on any postgraduate degree programme in the faculties of HASS,  SAgE or FMS.You are a Nigerian national and have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes. You have an First Class Bachelors degree from a recognised Nigerian University and satisfy all other requirements.You intend to register to start your studies during the 2011-12 academic yearYou are a self-funded student and not in receipt of other University or external awards

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th June 2011

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PhD Positions in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic, Utrecht University, Netherlands

Providing clinical information on the toxicity of hazardous chemicals in humans in emergency situations is not straightforward. One major obstacle is that human data on toxicity of chemicals are scarce. Data on the toxicity of chemicals are available only from animal and in vitro studies, and from accidental chemical exposure of humans.

We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate (MSc) with a background in the field of (environmental) health sciences, or biomedical sciences. The candidate should have strong organisational, communication and writing skills (in Dutch and English). We are looking for a team player who is able to work independently. Experience in the field of exposure assessment or kinetic modeling will be an advantage.Candidates from the European Union and North America are eligible for this position.

Scholarship Application Deadline:
21 March 2011

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