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PhD of Biosciences

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences is a four-year full-time research degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Develop independent research expertise in Biosciences. Design and conduct original investigations
Critically assess evidence
and communicate defensible scholarly findings.

Four-year supervised full-time research degree in Biosciences
Centred on an independent project written up as a thesis. Students work with academic supervisors and take part in the research community.

Course page entry requirement: A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
or a postgraduate Masters
In a relevant subject. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal and supervisor for self-funded projects.

Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
Qualifications
A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Department	Biosciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.