Overview
The opportunities for research and study in the School of Biological Sciences from University of Reading are wide-ranging in scope.
Features
- Whether you're interested in a career at the forefront of biomedical discovery, or are keen to preserve fragile habitats and threatened wildlife, this is the place for you.
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Research
- We conduct high-impact research in areas of great relevance to the challenges faced by society and the planet as a whole.
- Our wide-ranging research seeks to understand and combat human disease and uncover new ways to protect the natural world.
- Our labs, microscopy suite, cardiovascular imaging facility, Cole Museum of Zoology, Herbarium, and range of virtual reality and haptic interfaces, are all situated on our beautiful Whiteknights campus.
- The School of Biological Sciences is a demographically and culturally diverse place to work and study.
- We hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award, which recognises the steps taken to advance gender equality at all levels of our School.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biology View 147 other PhDs in Biology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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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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Other requirements
General requirements
- To be accepted to study for a PhD, applicants will normally need to have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or a master's degree, in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic.
- In some areas of the University (particularly in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business) applicants are normally only accepted if they have a master's-level qualification.
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International
22900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Reading
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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