
Overview
The Biological Sciences PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield Key Facts:
A full-time PhD is a three year full-time programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.
Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Why choose Huddersfield?
There are many reasons to choose the University of Huddersfield and here are just five of them:
- We were named University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2013.Huddersfield is the only University where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Authority.
- Our courses have been accredited by 41 professional bodies.94.6% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating.
- We have world-leading applied research groups in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
There are several research topics available for this degree. See below examples of research areas including an outline of the topics, the supervisor, funding information and eligibility criteria:
- An Investigation into Stereopsis and the Significance of Crossed vs Uncrossed Disparity
- Evolutionary Biology of Transposable Elements in Unicellular Eukaryotes
- Evolutionary Cell Biology of Metabolism in Unicellular Eukaryotes
- Genomic investigations of unique environmental bacteria.
- Glycosylation as a regulator of development, metabolic physiology and disease
- Identification of the molecular mechanisms of longevity in long-lived mutants of insulin and Klotho signalling
- Investigation of the evolution and polymorphic variation of molybdoflavoenzymes
- Investigation of the evolution and polymorphic variation of vitamin K epoxide reductases
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 36 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
The normal level of attainment required for entry is:
- a Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or
- an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or
- appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.
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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18700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18700 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 36 months.
Part-time:
National: £2,450
- International: £8,500
Living costs for Huddersfield
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
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.
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