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Foundation of Biosciences
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Biosciences is a four-year full-time research degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop independent research expertise in Biosciences. Design and conduct original investigations
- Critically assess evidence
- and communicate defensible scholarly findings.
Career outcomes
- Ecology
- Clinical science
- Laboratory research
- Recruitment
- Commercial management
- Academic research
- Teaching
Curriculum
- 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.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 72 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels
- BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma
- T Levels) plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or Level 2 equivalent
- International equivalents accepted
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed individually.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T-Levels) or international equivalents, Mature applicants considered
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each)
- IELTS 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Medicine and Biosciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each), IELTS 5.5.