PhD Biosciences
Our PhD/MPhil/MRes in Biosciences offers the opportunity to tailor your study to your individual research interests. With scope to study in one or more areas, our research degrees in biosciences can springboard to a career in multidisciplinary research. Our experienced research staff have interests across the full breadth of bioscience research including:
You will have access to our extensive, well-equipped laboratories and facilities on Sutton Bonington Campus. You will join a vibrant research community, learn from early career and established research leaders, develop your transferable skills and graduate with high level training to equip you for a career in research.
View the School of Biosciences fully funded opportunities
Read about some of our research: Good for cows, good for the planet: reducing dairy's carbon footprint
A PhD is an independent in-depth research project. You will be able to develop additional skills through training programmes to help you complete your PhD. See the support section for more details.
In each year you will have a regular meetings with your supervisor and an annual review.
An MPhil is a shorter research degree. You will do a research project over one to two years. You'll have a supervisor to support you. An MPhil is assessed by a research thesis.
An MRes is a one-year course that includes an original independent research project worth 160 credits.
You’ll also study 20 credits of taught modules. You can choose from a selection of masters-level modules and transferable skills training.
The school believes that formal training and guidance are critical components of the postgraduate experience and have developed specific and generic training which are available for all postgraduates.
Project-related training is provided by the supervisors and other staff within the school. You will have frequent contact with your supervisor, often on a weekly or even daily basis, and there is a formal requirement for at least 10 recorded meetings per year.
Teaching is typically delivered by professors, associate and assistant professors. Some practical laboratory sessions and research projects may be supported by postdoctoral research fellows.
Our PhD/MPhil/MRes in Biosciences offers the opportunity to tailor your study to your individual research interests. With scope to study in one or more areas, our research degrees in biosciences can springboard to a career in multidisciplinary research. Our experienced research staff have interests across the full breadth of bioscience research including:
You will have access to our extensive, well-equipped laboratories and facilities on Sutton Bonington Campus. You will join a vibrant research community, learn from early career and established research leaders, develop your transferable skills and graduate with high level training to equip you for a career in research.
View the School of Biosciences fully funded opportunities
Read about some of our research: Good for cows, good for the planet: reducing dairy's carbon footprint
A PhD is an independent in-depth research project. You will be able to develop additional skills through training programmes to help you complete your PhD. See the support section for more details.
In each year you will have a regular meetings with your supervisor and an annual review.
An MPhil is a shorter research degree. You will do a research project over one to two years. You'll have a supervisor to support you. An MPhil is assessed by a research thesis.
An MRes is a one-year course that includes an original independent research project worth 160 credits.
You’ll also study 20 credits of taught modules. You can choose from a selection of masters-level modules and transferable skills training.
The school believes that formal training and guidance are critical components of the postgraduate experience and have developed specific and generic training which are available for all postgraduates.
Project-related training is provided by the supervisors and other staff within the school. You will have frequent contact with your supervisor, often on a weekly or even daily basis, and there is a formal requirement for at least 10 recorded meetings per year.
Teaching is typically delivered by professors, associate and assistant professors. Some practical laboratory sessions and research projects may be supported by postdoctoral research fellows.
