PhD in Biological Science

We are a top tier, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing society. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Research in the School of Biological Science (BIO) addresses four overarching themes:

  • Cells and tissues
  • Molecular microbiology
  • Organisms and the environment
  • Plant sciences

Staff research interests in Biological Sciences include:

  • biomedicine, cancer biology, cardiovascular biology, molecular genetics, musculoskeletal biology, molecular pharmacology, developmental and stem cell biology
  • biochemistry, physiology, ecology, cell and developmental biology, elemental cycle, environmental microbiology, discovery of novel antimicrobial agents
  • biodiversity, conservation, behavioural ecology, evolutionary ecology, evolutionary biology, macroecology, molecular ecology, and population biology
  • Plant RNA biology, synthetic biology of plants and microbes
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£23,500 Per Year

International student tuition fee

3 Years

Duration

Oct 2024

Start Month

Sep 2024

Application Deadline

Upcoming Intakes

  • October 2024
  • October 2025
  • October 2026

Mode of Study

  • Full Time