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PhD Zoology at University of Reading

University of Reading, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research PhD in zoology supervised in the School of Biological Sciences, covering ecology and evolutionary biology and biological sciences, with research aimed at global challenges and protecting the natural world.

Department: School of Biological Sciences  |  Intake: September (most students) or second semester  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research project, typically within an advertised project or a self-proposed topic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally need an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or a master's degree in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic. In some areas, particularly the arts, humanities, social sciences and business, applicants are normally accepted only with a master's-level qualification. A research proposal is normally required for self-devised projects in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business; it is not required for advertised projects or studentships. Two referees and academic transcripts are submitted through the online application. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall is the standard minimum for most PhD programmes; the exact requirement is set in the offer. Recommended deadlines: UK applicants at least two months, international applicants at least four months before the start date. Entry is mainly in September, with a smaller second-semester intake. Requirements apply to University of Reading PhD programmes generally.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time PhD, Home/Republic of Ireland; based on the UKRI minimum fee, payable each year. Part-time is GBP 2,619 per year. A research expenses charge may apply for some programmes. Source

Intake: September (most students) or second semester

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

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