PhD Biological Sciences
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Conduct research at the cutting edge of the discipline, working alongside a team of specialist academic advisors. Our staff work in a wide range of fields, including ecology and evolution, marine biology, ecophysiology, developmental biology, animal behaviour, conservation biology and biological responses to global change. See our research group and staff pages for details.
Key highlights
- Research supervised by a team of specialist academic advisors
- Research fields include ecology, evolution and marine biology
- Specialisms in ecophysiology, developmental biology and animal behaviour
- Research into conservation biology and biological responses to global change
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate subject; or above
- Master's degree: Merit — …degree in an appropriate subject, and typically to have also completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level).
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer
- Ecologist
- Marine biologist
- Conservation scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. We are in Band 2 for fees purposes. | International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. We are in Band 2 for fees purposes.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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