PhD in Biological Sciences

Program Overview

The School of Biological Sciences offers PhD and MSc by research programs in diverse aspects of biology, supported by industry partnerships and funded by prestigious organizations. The school boasts a vibrant postgraduate community and provides additional programs in Bioinformatics and Science Communication for a Better Planet. Its research encompasses a wide range of biological fields, fostering innovative collaborations.

Program Outline

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• The School of Biological Sciences offers PhD and MSc by research programs in many aspects of biology.
• The school has a lively postgraduate community of approximately 175 students.
• The school has strong links with local industry, including BBC Bristol, Bristol Zoo, and the University of Bristol Botanic Garden.
• The school offers a taught MSc in Bioinformatics and a taught MSc in Science Communication for a Better Planet.
• The school's research is supported by BBSRC, MRC, NERC, the ERC, the Royal Society, the Wellcome and Leverhulme Trusts, the Wolfson Foundation, Defra, and other government agencies, charities, and industry.

• UK: full-time £4,758 per year
• UK: part-time £2,379 per year
• Overseas: full-time £26,000 per year
For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
• Bench fees: For postgraduate research students who are not funded by UK Research Councils or (specific) UK charities, it is usual to charge a bench fee.
A bench fee covers the costs of laboratory consumables, specialist equipment and other relevant costs (such as training) for the duration of the programme. The bench fee charged can vary considerably depending on the nature of the programme being undertaken. Details of specific bench fee charges can be provided on request and will be made clear in the offer letter sent to applicants.