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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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Areas of research included:
- Evolutionary biology
- Animal behaviour and sensory biology
- Plant and agricultural sciences
- Ecology and environmental change
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible
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Start date
- Not fixed. Preferable intakes for research degrees are October, January, April or July.
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Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 42 other PhDs in Microbiology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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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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International
26000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4758 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4758 GBP per year during 48 months.
UK: part-time (two years)
- £2,379 per year
Living costs for Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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