Overview

About the programme

Our research and teaching addresses fundamentally important questions facing humankind, from food security to sustainability in industrial processes, mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and the impact of climate change on life on earth.

Our Biosciences students at Durham University develop a wide range of analytical and practical skills that prepare them to meet these challenges.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

animal cells and systems
biomolecular interactions
ecology, evolution and environment
molecular plant sciences
genomics, bioimaging and mass spectrometry

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 139 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

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 Fee

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International

24500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Durham

660 - 1140 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

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