University of Gloucestershire

PhD Biosciences

University of Gloucestershire

Course overview

This PhD Biosciences at the University of Gloucestershire allows students to pursue their personal scientific research in a supportive environment. Students can major in modern areas such as genomics, immunology, gene therapy, and cancer biology, or focus on ecological subjects like paleoecology and wildlife conservation. This qualification is built to develop a comprehensive understanding of the research topic they have chosen.

Successful candidates benefit from joining established subject research communities and gain guidance from experienced supervision teams. Their learning includes training in specific research methods and support for professional advancement, such as pursuing a teaching career in higher education. The university provides excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art biosciences laboratories with a biomedical specialism. The degree is given after submission and successful oral examination of a doctoral thesis.

Entry requirements

Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they list their reasons for applying for the course and other information relating to their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to display their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need a master's degree or an equivalent qualification in a subject area related to their original research topic. However, it is possible to continue directly from a relevant undergraduate BSc (Honours) degree, especially if the applicants show suitable additional work or research experience within the subject area.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.5 overall in IELTS Academic, with a minimum score of 5.5 achieved in all components
  • Applicants can also submit equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) scores.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Award

    15% discount off the course tuition fee.

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500

  • Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD in Biosciences from the University of Gloucestershire can pursue exciting and rewarding careers, which include:

  • Microbiologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Wildlife Manager
  • Conservation Biologist
  • Teacher/Researcher

Cost of study

The full-time annual tuition fee for international students on the PhD Biosciences at the University of Gloucestershire is £13,425. Please note that the tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, visit the university’s website. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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