- In partnership with Welsh Brew tea we will develop a health promoting blend of tea based on our research. InÊearlier studies we have identified varieties of teaÊcapable of killing the gut pathogen Clostridium difficile which is currently the principal cause of hospital acquired infection. DuringÊa second project entitled ÒApothecary BeeÕs, using the bee as a tool for drug discoveryÒ we identified a number of honey samples and plants which also possessed antibacterial and antiviral properties. By combining selected tea varieties, honey and plants identified from our studies, we will create a blend of teaÊwith the potential to be developed as a health promoting beverage.
- In addition to maximising theÊantimicrobial properties of the blendÊwe will also optmise its Salicylic acid content. Low dose aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) prevent heart attacks and strokes in high risk patient groups and has been proposed as an agent for cancer prevention and treatment.Ê
- In the UK, food is the major sourceÊof natural salicylates and it has been suggested that the relatively high rates of Cardiovascular disease and cancer inÊthe population isÊdue in part to a dietÊwhich lacks salicylates. Teas are an important source of dietary salicylate and thus as part ofÊthis project we willÊdevelop a blend in which the level of salicylates have been optimised to promote health.
- Finally, we will develop a marketing strategy which highlights the link with the universities research and maximises the chances of the product being a commercial success.
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Important Dates
University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.
Tuition Fees
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
- 36-34 overall or 666 in 3 HL subjects with grade 6 in HL biology or chemistry
- Official transcripts of all the previous school, college or universities attended
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS: 6.5 overall minimum with 5.5 in each subskill
- TOEFL IBT: minimum 90 overall with 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking
- PTE Academic: 62 minimum overall with 59 in all communicative skills
Indian Student Specific Requirements:
- Average of 78-81% in top 4 subjects (not including physical education) in Senior Secondary Examination (Std XII)
Scores Required
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VISA & Work Study
VISA
To study at Cardiff University as an international student, they must hold a valid visa which entitles students to study here. Most international students will need to apply for a Student visa.
- The types of UK student visa are:
- Short-term study visa - Applicants over 16 years of age, Enrolling in a 6-month Short Course in a UK institution, Enrolling in an 11-month English Language Course.
- Tier 4 student visa (General) - Applicants over 16 years of age, Enrolling in courses longer than 6 months.
- Tier 4 student visa (child) - Applicants aged between 4 and 17 years.
- Visitor Visa - Students studying on distance learning courses who need to come to the University for an examination or to attend a short course of fewer than 6 months and do not want to work in the UK.
- Tier 5 Visa - If students are coming through the Erasmus+ Programme to complete a research placement at Cardiff University (Erasmus+ Traineeship placement), they will require a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Government Authorised Exchange) visa.
- The required documents are:
- Details of passport
- Previous Qualifications
- ATAS Certificate
- Bank statements
- Scholarship letter (if receiving a scholarship)
- Tuberculosis test results
- Criminal record certificate
- Parents or legal guardian letters if they are under 18.
- Recent passport size photograph.
Work Study
- The Work-Study Program gives full-time and part-time students a chance to work on-campus.
- Students to work no more than 15 hours per week during term-time.
- Students with a valid Student Visa are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term time, and full time during vacation times, including the time between the end of their course and the end of the student visa (up to a maximum of four months).
- Main work visa options for non-EU students in the UK
- Tier 2 (General) visa options (for full time and part-time work)
- Tier 4 (students) visa permitted to work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time if they are studying at degree level or Higher Education Institution (HEI) or up to a maximum total of 10 hours per week during term time if they are studying below degree level at an HEI.
- Tier 5 (Temporary workers) visa have several different categories of the temporary worker in which only two categories are:
- Tier 5 (Government Authorised Exchange) allows the College to host and sponsor researchers.
- Tier 5 (Youth Mobility Scheme) allows the College to employ people aged 18-30 from prescribed countries and British Overseas Territories.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student£ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type |
M.Phil KESS2 MPhil in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: Creating an antiviral lipbalm | full time | 1 year | on-campus |
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