Overview

Our location in the South West enables us to undertake a wide range of biological science research, from cell and molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry through to evolutionary, environmental, ecological and conservation studies. Our research groups reflect the interests and expertise of our staff, ensuring that we are able to optimise the knowledge of our academic experts.

Key facts

While many of our research degree graduates choose to continue their scientific research, others have embarked on careers in a variety of other sectors.
Some of the Masters by Research graduates from the Biological Sciences programme at The University of Exeter have progressed to further study, but many have sought employment on graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology

Cell and Developmental Biology

Disease Ecology and Evolution

Ecosystems

Environmental Biology

Marine Ecology

Medical Mycology

Microbial Evolutionary Ecology

Plant and Algal Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-24 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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6.5

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On Campus

Campus Location

Penryn, United Kingdom
Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 128 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants will typically hold (or be expected to attain) a First Class or Upper Second Class degree in biology or a related subject (or equivalent qualifications from other countries).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29800 GBP / year

≈ 29800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

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