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Course options
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
JAN
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
You can study a PhD in Biosciences as a stand-alone degree or in any of our research themes:
- Soil and environment
- Microbiology
- Plant and crop
- Animal and livestock
- Food and drink
- Nutrition and health
- Fundamental biology
- Advanced technologies
- Sustainable agriculture
Our unique structure encourages researchers to work across different themes. This enables multi-disciplinary approaches to bioscience research. It also aids collaborations with partners all over the world.
Explore our research themes
You can study a MRes qualification. You can do this as a stand-alone degree in Biosciences or in one of the following areas:
- Agricultural Systems Management
- Environmental Sciences
- Animal Sciences
- Food Sciences
- Microbiology
The School of Biosciences research website contains more information on our research areas. You will also find academic contact details and research interests. You should identify a supervisor to work with and contact them before making a formal application.
Study as a stand-alone degree or with a pathway in any of our research themes.
Research overview
The PhD in Biosciences can be taken in any of our research themes. We are home to multi-disciplinary teams of agricultural, environmental, plant, animal, food and nutrition scientists.
You can study for an PhD in Biosciences as a stand-alone degree or in the following areas: Agricultural Systems Management and Environmental Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences and Microbiology
Some of the programmes offer the opportunity to study at the University's Malaysia Campus.
Research areas
Research in the school is grouped into nine themes:
- Soil and environment
- Microbiology
- Plant and crop
- Animal and livestock
- Food and drink
- Nutrition and health
- Fundamental biology
- Advanced technologies
- Sustainable agriculture
Tuition fees
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£ 26,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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