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PhD Biology at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Leicester offers PhD and MPhil supervision in Biology. Research areas include Biodiversity, Evolutionary Biology, Plant Cell and Molecular Genetics, Neuroscience and Behaviour.

Faculty: College of Life Sciences  |  Department: Biology  |  Duration: 3-3.5 years full-time (maximum registration); 6-6.5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

PhD students complete an independent research project under a supervisory team, normally over a maximum of 3.0-3.5 years full-time or 6.0-6.5 years part-time, with a further period to prepare the thesis; the thesis (normally up to 50,000 words) must make an original contribution to knowledge and is defended in a viva voce examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK Bachelors degree with at least first class or upper second class honours, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution; English language requirements apply.

Duration: 3-3.5 years full-time (maximum registration); 6-6.5 years part-time

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