Biological Sciences (PhD, MSc by research) at University of Bristol

Researchers in the School of Biological Sciences conduct cutting-edge research across a broad range of biological disciplines, including genomics, biotechnology, cell biology, molecular plant science, sensory biology, animal behaviour and evolution, population biology, host-disease interactions and ecosystem services. The school is based in the £54 million state-of-the-art Life Sciences building. Our laboratory facilities are among the best in the world with critical '-omics' technologies and associated computing capacity (bioinformatics) a core component.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Biological 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.If you wish to apply for an alternative start date, please contact the...  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Many postgraduate students choose a higher degree because they enjoy their subject and subsequently go on to work in a related area. Postgraduate study is often a requirement for becoming a researcher, scientist, academic journal editor and for work in some public bodies or private companies.

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