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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Penryn Campus, Cornwall

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our location in the South West enables us to undertake a wide range of biological science research, from cell and molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry through to evolutionary, environmental, ecological and conservation studies. Our research groups reflect the interests and expertise of our staff, ensuring that we are able to optimise the knowledge of our academic experts. Our research is organised into nine distinct research themes: Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology Cell and Developmental Biology Disease Ecology and Evolution Ecosystems Environmental Biology Marine Ecology Medical Mycology Microbial Evolutionary Ecology Plant and Algal Biology.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,600per year

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University information

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    11th

  • Campus address

    Streatham Campus, Exeter, Northcote House, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom

Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology and strong focus on sustainability.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    24th out of 87 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    149 66%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    45th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    62nd

    13

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