Overview

The Organisms and Environment research division focuses on the biology of whole organisms and their roles and interactions in changing ecosystems, in infection and health and at the genetic level.

Organisms and Environment degree from Cardiff University aim is to understand the ecological, health and genetic consequences of environmental change on biological diversity. Our approach is to focus on processes and prediction, combining ecological, experimental and molecular approaches, in contrasting groups of organisms.

All the major groups are studied, including animals, plants, bacteria, archaea, protozoa, filamentous fungi and yeast.

Distinctive features

Seminar Programme: The Organisms and Environment Division has an active seminar programme to enable postgraduate students to meet top international researchers and also present their own research

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Programme Structure

The spectrum of research activities include:

Microbial and soil ecology

Endangered Species research

Genomics, metagenomics, population and environmental genetics of plants, animals and microbes

Ecotoxicology in aquatic and terrestrial environments

Community ecology including pest management

Interactions between organisms and their food resources

Behavioural and evolutionary ecology

Chemical ecology and waste management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Environmental Sciences View 62 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

69

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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General requirements

A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent is usually required.
Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, aural and oral sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology.
Applicants are asked to hand in a research proposal alongside their application.
If you are applying for an advertised project, there is no requirement of submitting a research proposal – instead please submit a statement of support.

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Tuition Fee

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International

25450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25450 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Cardiff

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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