PhD Biological Sciences
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Topics for research degrees can be selected from any of our areas of research, which include: Agriculture Animal and Microbial Sciences Animal Science and Production (with special emphasis on sheep, beef and dairy cattle) Biorenewables Biotechnology Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding Crop, Science and Production (including arable, grassland and forage crops) Ecology Environmental Change Environmental Economics and Valuation Equine Science (with special emphasis on behaviour, nutrition and reproduction) Evolution, Co-evolution and Adaptation Landscape Systems and Policy Regional and Rural Economics Rural Business Management and Economics Rural Resource and Countryside Management Rural Tourism and Recreation Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Policy (relevant to developed or developing countries) Veterinary science. Major Funders & Links with Industry BBSRC DEFRA Welsh Government EU Please visit our Research & Enterprise page for information regarding our staff, areas of interest, facilities and other information.
Key highlights
- Research topics span agriculture, ecology, biotechnology and veterinary science
- Animal science focus on sheep, beef and dairy cattle
- Equine science research in behaviour, nutrition and reproduction
- Crop genetics, genomics and breeding research opportunities
- Research links with funders including BBSRC, DEFRA and Welsh Government
- Rural economics, policy and countryside management topics also available
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer
- Agricultural research scientist
- Ecologist
- Biotechnologist
- Environmental policy adviser
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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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