Overview
Features
Providing a unique base for research in response to global challenges such as food security, bioenergy and sustainability, and the impacts of climate change, scientists at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences conduct research on genes and molecules, whole organisms and the environment.
There is formal collaboration with the College of Natural Sciences in Bangor University which links the processes and results of our scientific investigations to the work of social scientists in both locations. This enables us to inform policy on the rural economy and on rural communities.
The Institute offers numerous research opportunities in many areas of biological, environmental and rural sciences, including this PhD in Biological Sciences offered at Aberystwyth University.Programme Structure
Research includes:
- Animal Science and Production (with special emphasis on sheep, beef and dairy cattle)
- Equine Science (with special emphasis on behaviour, nutrition and reproduction)
- Crop, Science and Production (including arable, grassland and forage crops)
- Ecology
- Rural Business Management and Economics
- Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Policy (relevant to developed or developing countries)
- Regional and Rural Economics
- Environmental Economics and Valuation
- Rural Resource and Countryside Management
- Rural Tourism and Recreation
- Organic Agriculture
- Landscape Systems and Policy
- Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding
- Bio-renewables and Environmental Change
- Evolution, Co-evolution and Adaptation
- Animal and Microbial Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applicants for research programmes should make their applications as early as possible; most will apply between November and January.
Language
Credits
- Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology View 147 other PhDs in Biology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Aberystwyth University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry Requirements: 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
- Other Requirements: Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Tuition Fee
-
International
17430 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17430 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Aberystwyth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
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.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility