107 PhD programmes in Biology in England, United Kingdom

The Biological Sciences from University of Bristol makes a vital research contribution, while developing skills and receiving training in communication, outreach, statistics, scientific writing and career planning.

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

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

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. 

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.

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

The Biological Science (MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology) programme from the University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading research institutes. Discoveries and inventions developed at the LMB, such as DNA sequencing or methods to determine the structure of proteins, have revolutionised all areas of biology.

The Biological Sciences MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is committed to ensuring that our research students are given the training and support to develop high-level professional skills required for careers in academia, commercial or public sectors.

Research in our School of Life Sciences covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and inter-disciplinary projects. The Plant Biology programme is offered at University of Essex.

The PhD in Palaeontology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Palaeontology.

Research opportunities in the Biology programme at Keele University include a wide range of topics in mammalian molecular biology, molecular medicine, epigenetics, proteomics, physiology, structural biology and neuroscience.

Our PhD/MPhil/MRes in Biosciences at the University of Nottingham offers the opportunity to tailor your study to your individual research interests.

The Biological Science (Sanger Institute) course from University of Cambridge aims to provide training and research opportunities in genomics that reflect the unique nature of Sanger Institute science.

The Mathematical Biology Group is a cross-disciplinary group between the School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences and the School of Mathematics and Statistics at The Open University UK.

Your Cellular and Developmental Biology research degree from University of Nottingham is bespoke and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

Conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline, working alongside a team of specialist academic advisors with the Published Works in Biological Sciences course from University of Plymouth.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. The department offers this PhD in Biological Physics.

Research in our Cell and Molecular Biology at University of Essex covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and inter-disciplinary projects.

Our academic staff of Biological Sciences at University of Essex have expertise in biophysics, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, molecular medicine, environmental microbiology, photosynthesis, plant productivity, ecology, marine and environmental science.