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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Chester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
OCT-24, FEB-25, MAY-25
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Overview
Biological Sciences at the University of Chester is based around an innovative group of about 30 academic staff, research students and post-doctoral workers who are committed to providing high quality teaching and research.
The University of Chester welcomes students to undertake research towards MRes, MPhil and PhD research degrees in Biological Sciences. The Biological Sciences Department’s research is underpinned by a diverse range of staff research interests; this also provides exciting opportunities for study.
There are several external bodies who collaborate with the Department including: Countess of Chester Hospital, Betsi Cadwaladr Hospital, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital - Oswestry, Veterinary Tissue Bank Ltd, and Chester Zoo. These connections are further enhanced by links with other regional and international universities.
Facilities
The research facilities include: 4 biochemistry / cell biology laboratories containing tissue culture and flow cytometry facilities, as well as UV-Vis, fluorescence, and atomic emission spectroscopy facilities. In addition, we have a cell imaging (fluorescence microscopy) suite, a microbiology laboratory, a molecular biology lab with PCR and RT-qPCR instrumentation, a stem cell research laboratory and two newly built laboratories dedicated to conservation biology / genetics and animal behaviour and stress research.
All postgraduate students can take advantage of the Department’s structured supervisory network which ensures the student’s development is enhanced throughout their time studying at Chester. This is also strengthened by regular subject-specific and employability skills workshops as well as a research seminar programme.
Research Areas
The Department has 3 main areas of research that broadly encompass:
- Conservation Biology (of both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems that focuses on, man-made impacts, ecosystem modelling and conservation genetics)
- Animal Welfare and Behaviour (with emphasis on both animal stress / pain as well as their social structures and interactions)
- Molecules Cells & Tissues Research (which includes, cancer biology, stem cells and tissue regeneration, detection of biomarkers of disease, ecotoxicology, cell signalling, pharmacology, membranes and drug delivery, molecular immunology, and histopathology)
Research interests across faculties include, the Stem Cells and Tissue Regeneration Research Group and the Food Nanotechnology Research Group, in collaboration with the Institutes of Medicine and Food Science & Innovation respectively.
Tuition fees
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£ 17,574per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
61st
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Campus address
University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
77th out of 97 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 228133 58%43rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10060.0 60%80th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.91 78%51st
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