Highlights
Tuition fee
33800 GBP / year
5260 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
33800 GBP / year
5260 GBP / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Campus location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Campus location
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Our PhD/MPhil/MRes in Biosciences at the University of Nottingham offers the opportunity to tailor your study to your individual research interests.

Overview

With scope to study in one or more areas, our research degrees in Biosciences at University of Nottingham can springboard to a career in multidisciplinary research. 

Features 

  • You will have access to our extensive, well-equipped laboratories and facilities on Sutton Bonington Campus. 
  • You will join a vibrant research community, learn from early career and established research leaders, develop your transferable skills and graduate with high level training to equip you for a career in research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Microbiology
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Advanced technologies
  • Food and drink
  • Plant and crop
  • Animal and livestock
  • Nutrition and health
  • Soil and environment

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months
  • Part-time
    • 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details
  • For all of our research degrees, the first step is to identify one or more supervisors you would like to work with
  • Multiple start dates available

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
90
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nottingham, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
90
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject with a Merit at masters level; other qualifications may also be accepted.
  • We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    33800 GBP / year
    33800 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5260 GBP / year
    5260 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • International fees: From £33,800 to £56,400 depending on the project

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom
583 - 978 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biosciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
10 Oct 2026
University of Nottingham China and Malaysia Alumni Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
7000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
International Sporting Excellence Award

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University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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