Overview

The Biology PhD programme from Newcastle University research-active academic staff will support you. Supervision is available in a number of research areas.

Our biology research has a focus on understanding biological and ecological systems. We're using our findings to solve global problems.

Our research covers:

genetics
conservation
human-wildlife interactions
ecology

You'll benefit from two supervisors from our research community. You're encouraged to present your research results at our annual Postgraduate conference.

You'll also benefit from training in a wide range of transferable skills, such as statistics and web design, through the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) Graduate School.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecology and conservation
Biological, clinical and environmental systems modelling
Applied and environmental biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 139 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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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

A 2:1 honours degree or master's degree in a related subject, or international equivalent.

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements:
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.

Tuition Fee

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International

29800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

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

International students Full time: £29,800 - £39,300

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

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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