Overview

Our Biological Sciences research at University of Southampton follows themes that focus on the causes and resolutions of some of the most substantial challenges facing humanity and the natural world today. You'll work with us on the latest scientific developments.

Features

In our graduate school, you will also gain the broader personal and professional skills essential both for your PhD research and for your lifelong career choices.

We have a strong record of supporting postgraduate research students in this exciting and rapidly developing subject area.

Programme Structure

Our main areas of research are:

computational and systems biology

developmental biology

ecology and evolution

microbiology

molecular and cellular biosciences

neuroscience

plants and food security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology View 42 other PhDs in Microbiology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

an upper second class honours (2:1) degree

an equivalent set of qualifications, for example a lower second class (2:2) honours degree, plus an MSc

Tuition Fee

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International

26100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26100 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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