PhD Biological Sciences (Distance Learning) at Swansea University

Programme overview

Individual biological sciences research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD) at Swansea University's Singleton Park Campus, supported by internationally renowned researchers and one of the established research groups.

Faculty: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics | Department: Biosciences | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years (distance learning) | Intake: October 2026 or July 2027 | Study mode: online | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research shaped by seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork. Current research initiatives include SEACAMS (commercial marine sector in Wales), the Algal Biotechnology for Wales Knowledge Transfer Centre, EnAlgae, Ecojel and LRCI Marine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level in Biosciences or a related subject, or a master's degree with a minimum overall grade of Merit (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University). English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or a Swansea-recognised equivalent. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). October 2026 or July 2027 entry; full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,300 a year (2026/27). October 2026 or July 2027 entry; full-time tuition, Year 1 fee; fees in later years increase by 3%. Source

Intake: October 2026 or July 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years (distance learning)

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