Overview

Our Bioethics research is funded by the Wellcome Trust, Leverhulme Trust, European Union, BBSRC and other national research councils and charities.

Features

The Bioethics group works closely with staff across the University of Nottingham including the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, and the School of Sociology and Social Policy.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Animal, veterinary, food and agricultural ethics

Ethical tool/frameworks

Responsible research and biotechnology innovation

Human and animal health, and welfare

Bioethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Ethics View 8 other PhDs in Ethics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject with a Merit at masters. Other qualifications may also be accepted.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30200 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

5100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5100 GBP per year during 48 months.

International fees: up to £52,500 per year depending on the nature of your project.

Living costs for Nottingham

583 - 978 GBP /month

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