PhD Molecular and Cell Biology at University of Leicester

Programme overview

Leicester offers PhD supervision in Molecular and Cell Biology. Research areas include biochemistry, cancer and cell biology, cell physiology and pharmacology, cell signalling and GPCR molecular pharmacology, gene expression, molecular physiology of the cardiovascular system and macromolecular complexes.

Faculty: College of Life Sciences | Department: Molecular and Cell 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK full-time campus-based research degree fee; part-time £2,619. UK fees rise each year in line with UKRI rates. International fees vary by project and are published as a range. Source

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

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/research-subjects/molecular-and-cell-biology

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