Overview

Our Biological Sciences research at University of Southampton follows themes that focus on the causes and resolutions of some of the most substantial challenges facing humanity and the natural world today. You'll work with us on the latest scientific developments.

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In our graduate school, you will also gain the broader personal and professional skills essential both for your PhD research and for your lifelong career choices.

We have a strong record of supporting postgraduate research students in this exciting and rapidly developing subject area.

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Programme Structure

Our main areas of research are:

computational and systems biology

developmental biology

ecology and evolution

microbiology

molecular and cellular biosciences

neuroscience

plants and food security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

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Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

270 ECTS

270 ECTS are equivalent with 540 CATS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology View 35 other PhDs in Microbiology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

an upper second class honours (2:1) degree

an equivalent set of qualifications, for example a lower second class (2:2) honours degree, plus an MSc

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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Funding

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