Overview

This Complex Living Systems PhD programme from The University of Exeter requires a new generation of scientists who are trained to think and experiment beyond traditional boundaries. The recently established Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter, provides this opportunity by housing world leading Biologists, Physicists, Mathematicians, Computational Scientists and Engineers using cutting-edge technologies.

Modern scientific innovation involves the integration of diverse disciplines and the bridging of pure and application-oriented research.

Key facts:

Leading edge approaches including genome editing, advanced imaging, stem cell biology, mathematical modelling, neuroscience, single cell/molecule technologies
An interdisciplinary training Complex Living Systems programme from The University of Exeter tailored to the individual student
A supervisory team from different disciplines
The opportunity to formulate your own project
A modern, inclusive environment that is passionately committed to your development.
Fully funded places including personal stipend and training budget

Career opportunities:

University of Exeter and LSI has strong links with the pharmaceutical industry and is currently working with a number of partner institutions. Several of our LSI PIs have direct industry experience and are able to give advice about how to work in this sector and the difference between industry and research led activity. Overall, the programme will allow you to develop skills highly sought after by employers, while also giving you the opportunity to create a professional network with employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include

LSI PhD students may access all courses offered through the University’s Doctoral College. In addition following an initial training needs analysis students may be able to access postgraduate taught modules to support their understanding in particular areas.

The first year will begin with an opportunity to undertake a group project to provide an introduction to interdisciplinary research. The following 3-4 months will comprise of rotations within different labs, designed on an individual basis, which will allow students to experience the research environment in different laboratories. Its purpose is to familiarise you with the different approaches to research such that at the end of this rotation period, you will be able to refine your PhD project with help from faculty members.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

Most subject areas do not have specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences Microbiology View 25 other PhDs in Natural Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a university degree that is accepted by the University of Exeter for registration as a graduate student such as a BSc, MSc or equivalent with first or upper second class honours. We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments. We therefore welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28600 GBP / year

≈ 28600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4950 GBP / year

≈ 4950 GBP / year

Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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