PhD Biology
Course overview
This amazing PhD programme allows students to conduct advanced-level research in Biology. Located within the School of Life Sciences, the PhD in Biology at the University of Sussex helps students to explore molecular mechanisms underlying cellular processes. Students will focus on gene expression, protein function, and disease pathology.
A PhD in Biology at the University of Sussex takes an interdisciplinary approach by combining biology with molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics. The program is tailored for each student's area of specialisation, and they will be supervised by leading experts in the field every step of the way.
Entry requirements
Candidates seeking admission for a PhD in Biology at the University of Sussex are required to submit a personal statement that details the reasons for applying and other relevant information regarding their prior studies. Applicants are also expected to submit academic and/or employer references. Applicants also need to meet specific grade and English language requirements.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants are expected to have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
English Language Requirements:
- Candidate must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study.
Up to £5,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology
£500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.
Up to £500Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship
Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.
Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the PhD Biology program are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, and research institutions. Potential career paths include:
- Academic Researcher
- Biotech or Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Clinical Biologist
- Science Communicator
- Biotechnology Entrepreneur
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying a PhD in Biology at the University of Sussex is £27,300 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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