PhD Biosciences at Cardiff University

Programme overview

Research degrees (PhD, MPhil, MD) in the School of Biosciences covering the biological sciences, from neuronal growth to the mechanisms of cancer and other diseases, molecular basis of plant and animal development and the genetics of endangered species.

Department: School of Biosciences | Duration: PhD 3-4 years full-time, 7 years part-time; MD 2 years full-time, 5 years part-time; MPhil 1-2 years full-time, 5 years part-time | Intake: January, April, July, October | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research with access to state-of-the-art technology facilities and interdisciplinary national and international collaborations.

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Entry requirements

A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK honours degree or an acceptable alternative is usually required. Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology. English: IELTS overall 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or an acceptable alternative.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: PhD 3-4 years; MD 2 years; MPhil 1-2 years

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