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Biology PhD

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    20-APR-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

We invite proposals for PhD research projects in our three main research areas of biodiversity and conservation, agri-environment, and microbiology. Join us for your PhD in Biology. Our research-active academic staff will support you. Supervision is available in a number of research areas. Our Ecology and Conservation Research group works to understand patterns observed in nature - species and habitats. This often includes anthropogenic effects.We collaborate with a variety of organisations concerned with species and habitat conservation, including statutory responsibility. We work with research partners and conservation practitioners from the UK and across the globe.Our research covers:geneticsconservationhuman-wildlife interactionsecologyThe Modelling, Evidence and Policy group focuses on analysing the structure and dynamics of complex biological and clinical systems. We have a specific interest in investigating spatially and temporally heterogeneous processes in biology. We are driven by practical problem-solving through the use of modelling. We research organisms and processes of commercial and environmental importance. Our experimental approaches include:genomicsmolecular biologybiochemistryphysiologySome examples of the commercial applications we develop include:natural products discoverycreation of novel antimicrobials and biopesticidessustainable methods of reducing food spoilagemicrobes involved in biofuel productionuses of microbes in bioremediation of polluted environmentsAs a Biology PhD student, you'll play an important role in our active research portfolio.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 31,000per year

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    33rd out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    146 67%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    51st

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.86 71%

    86th

    19

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