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

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applicants are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 124 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

20375 GBP / year

≈ 20375 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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