Overview

In the Chemistry and Biosciences programme from University of Bradford , we aim to train multidisciplinary researchers capable of working as independent investigators and/or academics across the public and private sectors.

The Faculty of Life Sciences is the largest in the University with an active PGR community. The University strategy is implemented at Faculty level within an institutional PGR Framework and is in line with QAA/RCUK recommendations.

Career prospects

Many of our graduates find employment as post-doctoral research and bioinformaticians, biomedical scientists, analytical scientists in the biomedical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and research managers, academics, clinical researchers in the NHS and other managed care organisations in the UK, the EU and overseas.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students are required to undertake training in scientific writing, producing a critical appraisal of research in their field within their first six months.

Throughout the course of study, students are responsible for developing a Personal Development Folder which incorporates monitoring and progression requirements as well as generic and specific training records.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bradford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biodiversity & Conservation Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 8 other PhDs in Biodiversity & Conservation 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

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Faculty research is very important and recruitment of high quality postgraduate research students is a key part of the Faculty of Life Sciences strategic plan.

Selection of PGR students will be subject to successful interview (either in person or by Skype or conference call) by the supervisory team and one independent member of academic staff with significant PGR supervisory experience.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

24180 GBP / year

≈ 24180 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bradford

United Kingdom

713 - 1353 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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Key information

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General requirements

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