PhD in Life Sciences (2022 Entry)
This is a practical course based on a single research project, carried out under the training and supervision of one of our Research Leaders. Assessment is by dissertation and oral examination. All students also participate in a programme of transferrable and research skills training.
Being funded for your studies from one of our Doctoral Training Programmes means that certain bespoke training activities are required under that programme. Our School of Life Sciences website offers further information on Postgraduate Research courses and funding.
2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences related subject.
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- Band A
- IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Areas for PhD supervision
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- Biotechnology
- Brain Function and Neuro-Degeneration
- Cell Biology
- Developmental Systems and Ageing
- Environmental Microbiology
- Environmental Resource Management and Ecosystems
- Epidemiology and Modelling
- Food Security
- Gene Expression
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Infectious Disease
- Molecular Systems Biology
- Molecular Structure and Mechanism
- Network Reengineering
- Neuroscience
- Pathogenesis Mechanisms
- Plant Pathology and Entomology
- Plant Science
- Signalling Pathways
- Synthetic Biology
Full details of our research interests are listed on the School of Life Sciences website.
You can also read our general University research proposal guidance.
Find your supervisor using the link below and discuss with them the area you'd like to research.
Explore our School of Life Sciences Staff Research pages where you will be able to filter by research theme. Research proposals should be developed in consultation with a potential supervisor. For further information, see How to Apply.
You can also see our general University guidance about finding a supervisor.