Biology PhD

Program Overview

The University of Sussex's Biology PhD program offers a research-focused curriculum with a specialization in biodiversity and sustainability. The program's location and faculty provide students with field and laboratory opportunities, and the program is highly regarded, with 94% of research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Students can choose between PhD or MPhil degrees, and are encouraged to explore funded projects and potential supervisors to align their research interests.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Biology PhD program at the University of Sussex is a research-focused program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in their chosen field of biology. The program is offered both full-time and part-time, allowing students to tailor their studies to their individual needs and circumstances. The program is situated in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by the South Downs National Park, and close to Brighton and the coast, providing a unique and inspiring environment for research. Students have the opportunity to work in both field and laboratory settings, guided and supervised by expert faculty. The program emphasizes the University's research on biodiversity and sustainability, which is reflected in the campus's management, including dedicated areas for encouraging wildlife.

Other:

• The program is highly regarded, with 94% of research in Biological Sciences assessed as world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
• Students can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil, with the PhD requiring a more in-depth research project than the MPhil.
• Students can potentially change to a PhD while studying for an MPhil.
• The program emphasizes the University's research on biodiversity and sustainability, which is reflected in the campus's management, including dedicated areas for encouraging wildlife.
• The program is offered in a variety of research areas, including animal behavior, molecular evolution, and conservation ecology.
• Students are encouraged to browse funded projects and potential supervisors to find a research project that aligns with their interests.
• The program provides opportunities for students to gain work experience through part-time jobs on campus.