Overview

The Natural Sciences degree at the University of Chester addresses global challenges including threats to human health and wellbeing, environmental change and the global biodiversity crisis.

Key Features

Researchers in the School collaborate with a range of external organisations, including national and international NGOs, government bodies and industrial partners. These connections are further enhanced by links with other regional and international universities.

Facilities

The research facilities include specialist laboratories including labs dedicated to biochemistry, molecular biology and endocrinology. We also have specialist laboratories for chemistry and chemical engineering including advanced instrumentation for chemical analysis, including infra-red spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Conservation and Animal Behaviour (in both terrestrial and aquatic systems, including species protection and management, surveys and monitoring, behaviour assessment and applied behaviour)

Animal Health and Welfare (of companion animals, livestock and lab animals including non-invasive assessments, endocrinology and parasitology)

Biological Applications (to a wide variety of areas including wastewater treatment, bioremediation, medical applications and pest management)

Physics and Chemical Engineering (including industrial applications, computational methods and the development of new materials)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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91

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 26 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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91

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.

Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.

A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

15627 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £2,619 / year

International: £7,814 / year

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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