PhD Biochemistry at University of Hull

Programme overview

Research degrees in biochemistry and chemistry-related areas at Hull, where students join established research groups with strong collaboration with biologists, clinicians, engineers, environmental scientists and, through the Hull York Medical School, medics. The department has research links with companies including AstraZeneca, GSK, Pfizer and Unilever.

Duration: 3 years full-time (up to 12 months further writing-up); 6 years part-time (up to 24 months writing-up) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Full-time PhD students complete three years of research, with up to 12 months of thesis finalisation; thesis submission is expected by 3 years and 3 months full-time or 6 years and 6 months part-time. Supervision areas: analytical sciences, medicinal and imaging chemistry, synthesis and catalysis, and materials chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline appropriate to the intended research. Contacting a prospective supervisor before applying is helpful but not essential. International applicants need academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill. The course requires an ATAS certificate for applicants subject to the Academic Technology Approval Scheme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time postgraduate research (PGR) tuition fee, per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time postgraduate research (PGR) tuition fee, per year. Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPBIOCX

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