Overview

Our postgraduates make a vital research contribution, while developing skills and receiving training in communication, outreach, statistics, scientific writing and career planning.

We strongly encourage all applicants to contact an academic supervisor before starting their application. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a list of potential supervisors and their areas of research interest.

Careers

Many postgraduate students of the Biological Sciences programme offered by the University of Bristol choose a higher degree because they enjoy their subject and subsequently go on to work in a related area.

Postgraduate study is often a requirement for becoming a researcher, scientist, academic journal editor and for work in some public bodies or private companies. Around 60 per cent of biological sciences doctoral graduates continue in research.

Academic research tends to be contract-based with few permanent posts, but the school has a strong track record in supporting the careers of young researchers by helping them to find post-doctoral positions or develop fellowship applications.

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Programme Structure

Areas of research included:

Evolutionary biology

Animal behaviour and sensory biology

Plant and agricultural sciences

Ecology and environmental change

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2023-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 35 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences or related discipline.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4665 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4665 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK: part-time (two years)

£2,332 per year

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.