Highlights
Tuition fee
24180 GBP / year
4786 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
24180 GBP / year
4786 GBP / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
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Campus location
Bradford, United Kingdom
Campus location
Bradford, United Kingdom

About

Apply to study your PhD at the University of Bradford School of Chemistry and Biosciences, which encompasses multidisciplinary research in the following areas: Biological Sciences and Chemistry. 

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Overview

In the Chemistry and Biosciences programme from University of Bradford , we aim to train multidisciplinary researchers capable of working as independent investigators and/or academics across the public and private sectors.

The Faculty of Life Sciences is the largest in the University with an active PGR community. The University strategy is implemented at Faculty level within an institutional PGR Framework and is in line with QAA/RCUK recommendations. 

Career prospects

Many of our graduates find employment as post-doctoral research and bioinformaticians, biomedical scientists, analytical scientists in the biomedical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and research managers, academics, clinical researchers in the NHS and other managed care organisations in the UK, the EU and overseas.

Programme Structure

Curriculum

  • Students are required to undertake training in scientific writing, producing a critical appraisal of research in their field within their first six months.
  • Throughout the course of study, students are responsible for developing a Personal Development Folder which incorporates monitoring and progression requirements as well as generic and specific training records. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Bradford, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Faculty research is very important and recruitment of high quality postgraduate research students is a key part of the Faculty of Life Sciences strategic plan.
  • Selection of PGR students will be subject to successful interview (either in person or by Skype or conference call) by the supervisory team and one independent member of academic staff with significant PGR supervisory experience.

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

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    24180 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 24180 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    4786 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Bradford

713 - 1353 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry and Biosciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
7000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
EU Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
MERO Scholarship (for Middle East, North Africa, South Asia & South East Asia)
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Vice-Chancellor's Award for students from Pakistan
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Ghanaian students
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
3500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Indian students
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
2000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Country Specific Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alumni Discount Scheme
Merit-based

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University of Bradford
Bradford, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
27 Oct 2025
Martingale Scholarship
Need-based

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Martingale Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2026
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2025
Amberscholar 2025 Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
25 Jul 2025
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program 2025
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2026
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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