Overview

This Biosciences programme offered by Durham University investigates major biological challenges affecting society, including food security, sustainability in industrial processes, antimicrobial resistance, and the effects of climate change on life on earth. Research spans the breadth of biological sciences, covering cell and molecular biology in animals, plants, and microbes, as well as ecology, evolution, and environmental studies. Students develop analytical and practical skills through research within a supportive postgraduate environment.

Key Facts

Research activity is supported by infrastructure in genomics, bioimaging, mass spectrometry, and plant and animal growth facilities. Available resources include the Microscopy and Bioimaging Facility, providing advanced light microscopy, electron microscopy, and histology capabilities, and the Genomics Facility, which supports molecular biology applications, next-generation sequencing, and bioinformatics. The department offers both PhD (by research) and MSc (by research) degrees.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Food Security
Sustainability in Industrial Processes
Antimicrobial Resistance
Climate Change and Life on Earth
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Animal Biology
Plant Biology
Microbial Biology

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2028-01-10 00:00:00

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Language

English

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On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Our general admissions criteria for postgraduate study in Biosciences are:

at least a UK 2:1 honours degree classification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
English language proficiency to the required standard
2 satisfactory academic references

We encourage prospective applicants to make informal contact with their intended supervisor to discuss their proposed research before applying

Tuition Fees

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26500 GBP / year

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5238 GBP / year

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Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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