PhD Evolutionary Analysis at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research in evolutionary analysis at Glasgow addresses fundamental and applied evolutionary problems through analysis of genetic and phenotypic variability underlying biodiversity at all taxonomic levels, from viruses to vertebrates. Projects are tailored to the expertise of principal investigators within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Approaches include ecology, epidemiology, mathematical, computational and statistical modelling, bioinformatics, parasitology, immunology and polyomics. Areas of interest include adaptation, speciation, host-parasite coevolution, population genomics, antimicrobial resistance and evolutionary and conservation genetics; field-based projects run in the UK and overseas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usual standard of admission is a 2.1 honours degree. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter, two references. International applicants: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5 (also accepted: TOEFL iBT 98 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test centre 70 overall, and other listed tests; General Training IELTS and online PTE Academic not accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK annual fee for full-time study; 2027/28 UK fee to be confirmed; part-time is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). International & EU annual fee for full-time study; part-time is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may apply and are not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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