Overview
The Wolverhampton School of Sciences prides itself on the levels of support provided to postgraduate research students in the course of their PhD journey. Our academics meet regularly with their supervisees, and work closely with them at all stages of the project, from inception to completion.
The University of Wolverhampton provides a collegiate research environment and first-class facilities to its PhD students, including a dedicated postgraduate research room, access to the University’s Harrison Learning Centre and leading databases in the electronic resources.
Postgraduate research students of the Biological Sciences (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton are encouraged to present their research to University academics and fellow PhD students at colloquia within the Wolverhampton School of Sciences, which provide an encouraging and friendly environment for students to sharpen their research and presentation skills.
Potential Career Paths
- Research degrees in the Wolverhampton School of Sciences can provide students with opportunities in a multitude of career paths, including academia, government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.
Programme Structure
The PhD programme in the School has the following three milestones:
- Registration
- Progression
- Examination
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Variable start date.
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Disciplines
Biology Natural Sciences Microbiology View 33 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a first or upper second class honours degree, or
- a master’s degree, or
- evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research.
Tuition Fee
Part-time tuition fee: TBC
Living costs for Wolverhampton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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