Biochemistry (PhD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The postgraduate programme in Biochemistry is hosted by the School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. The school is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the study of Biochemistry, Cancer Biology, Virology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Immunology and Developmental and Tissue Biology. The school combines basic research with translation, in other words turning basic scientific discoveries into something that is clinically useful.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: From September or January in each year, unless otherwise stated in a funding opportunity. | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD: The exact PhD programme structure will vary depending on length (3 or 4 years) and whether the PhD is self-funded or funded through a doctoral training programme . In all programmes, the PhD will consist mainly of independent research supported by your primary supervisor and their wider team. Progression is monitored annually by a panel comprising academics from outside your immediate supervisory team.

Career pathways

Most of our postgraduate students have become highly productive researchers, publishing in leading peer-reviewed biomedical journals. Over 75 per cent of our students go on to postdoctoral research in academia and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a biomedical science or related discipline is required for entry to the PhD programme. We may consider MSc by research applications from candidates with a lower second-class degree (or international equivalent). English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: From September or January in each year, unless otherwise stated in a funding opportunity.

Duration: MScR: up to two years full-time, up to four years years part-time. PhD: up to four years full-time,

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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