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Biological Sciences, PhD

Swansea University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

You will undertake an individual biological sciences research project over two years (MPhil) or three years (PhD), supported by our internationally renowned researchers. The project will be shaped by your participation in research activities such as seminars, workshops, laboratory activity and fieldwork, as well as your involvement in one of our established research groups. We are currently involved with several major research initiatives, including: The investment in the Sustainable Expansion of the Applied Coastal and Marine Sectors (SEACAMS) – a project to expand the commercial marine sector in Wales by increasing collaborative research projects between business and universities, Algal Biotechnology for Wales Knowledge Transfer Centre – an initiative providing businesses with advice on microalgal biotechnologies and access to industry-focused research, EnAlgae – aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and dependency on unsustainable energy sources in North-West Europe, Ecojel – managing the opportunities and detrimental impacts of jellyfish in the Irish Sea, LRCI Marine, Low Carbon Research Institute – a collaboration of leading academic marine institutions in Wales, undertaking research to underpin the creation of a sustainable marine sector in Wales and The WISE programme (Welsh Institutes for Sustainable Environments) – making the impact of their products and processes more environmentally sustainable.

Application deadline

07/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    35th out of 87 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    120 53%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    49th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    34th

    1

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