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Overview
With this Biosciences degree offered by the University of Birmingham , you'll gain essential research skills, both specialised and transferable, shaping you into a versatile scientist. The training, support, and expert guidance ensure you’re prepared for a successful, impactful career.
Career opportunities
Acquire transferable skills applicable in various careers, including modern research methods, data analysis, and logical organization of information. You'll thrive in fields like ecology, clinical science, laboratory research, recruitment, and commercial management, with many PhD graduates pursuing successful careers in academic research and teaching.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research themes include:
- Biosystems and environmental change
- Microbiology and Infection
- Cells and Molecules
- Plant Science and Food Security
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 64
IELTS 6
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Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 64
IELTS 6
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- At least a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent, or a postgraduate Masters, in a relevant subject
- If you are proposing your own research topic, you will need to submit a research proposal. It’s a key part of your application, so take your time. Your potential supervisors will use it to decide if your research is something they can support.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents29310 GBP / year≈ 29310 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Additional Details
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £14,665 Part-time
Living costs
Birmingham
United Kingdom
765 - 1134 GBP / month
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 Biosciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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