701 PhD programmes in Biology

Westlake University’s Biology department is a pioneering, supportive, and innovative community of scholar practitioners focused on building excellence between the biological sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences. 

Gain advanced knowledge and skills and lead the way in science innovation with postgraduate study in PhD in Molecular Microbiology at Victoria University of Wellington.

The Biology PhD research degree from University of York is arranged in nine foci that use state-of-the-art technology to address three global challenges facing humanity; health and disease, sustainable food and fuel, and environmental change. Read more about our research and its impact.

The Quantum Biology PhD programme at the University of Surrey offers a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating interface between quantum physics and biology, with the potential to uncover new insights into the fundamental principles of life and advance technologies in fields such as medicine, biotechnology, and beyond.

The Department of Genetics and Genome Biology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology.

The Biological Sciences programme offered by Bangor University covers the full spectrum of the biosciences.

Contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with the Inflammation and Ageing course at University of Birmingham.

Organisms and Environment degree from Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Biosciences research programmes (PhD, MPhil, MD).

The PhD Programme in Biology and Ecology of Global Changes is a co-tutoring PhD programme between Universidade de Aveiro (Portugal) and the University of Lisbon (Portugal), with the participation of the Federal University of Tocantins (Brasil) and the University of Brasilia (Brasil).

This Biosciences and Medicine MD course offered at the University of Surrey will give you the chance to contribute to a fast-paced area of research that's becoming increasingly relevant to modern society.

 This Anatomy and Human Identification programme is offered at the University of Dundee. CAHID is an award winning teaching and research centre whose staff are both REF returned and responsible for REF impact case studies.

Molecular Biology is the field of biology that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The study of chromosomes and gene expression of an organism can give insight into heredity, genetic variation, and mutations. The ‌Cellular and Molecular Biology programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

On this Biological Sciences PhD course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Our Biosciences academics at Brunel University of London are internationally renowned scientists in their fields of expertise and are involved in making major advances and breakthroughs in human diseases and syndromes, including breast, prostate and skin cancer, leukaemia, progeria (premature ageing), tuberculosis, malaria, aspergillus infection, trinucleotide repeat diseases and normal ageing. 

Work with a supportive team of expert academics and use the latest facilities on MPhil or PhD biological sciences research. We offer a Biological Sciences degree at the University of Southampton. 

Delve into the intricacies of life: past, present or future. We offer a Biological Sciences degree at the Flinders University.

Microbiology (Medical Sciences) is a well-funded research area at Newcastle University. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study.

Our Biological Sciences PhD programme at Queen Mary University of London offers students the opportunity to conduct research within a wide range of areas. 

This Biosciences degree from the University of Gloucestershire will enable you to undertake cutting-edge scientific research in a supportive and caring environment. 

This Microbiology (Biological Sciences) MPhil PhD programme from Newcastle University is a well-funded research area. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study.