Overview

Research in Biology at the University of St Andrews covers the full spectrum of biological science research, spanning the investigations on the properties and behaviour of individual molecules to planetary environmental dynamics.

Research

Research in the School of Biology is organised into three major interdisciplinary centres:

Biomedical Sciences Research Complex (BSRC)
Centre for Biological Diversity (CBD)
Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI)

Together, these centres encompass the full spectrum of research in biological sciences, spanning investigations on the properties and behaviour of individual molecules to planetary environmental dynamics.

Programme Structure

Research themes include:

Biophysics
Infection and immunity
Molecular Medicine
Sea Mammal Research Unit
Ecology, fisheries and resource management
Developmental and evolutionary genomics
Consequences of Biological and Behavioural Diversity
Evolutionary Origins of Biological Diversity
Global change and planetary evolution
Chemical Biology
Measurement of Biological Diversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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94

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 124 other PhDs in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have at least an upper second-class Honours degree (2.1), or a Masters degree, in a discipline relevant to the proposed project.

CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
A research proposal
A sample of academic written work in English
Two original signed academic references
Academic transcripts and degree certificates. Please only send certified copies with official English translations if applicable. Do not send original documents as they cannot be returned.
English language requirements certificate

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

26270 GBP / year

≈ 26270 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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