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Quantum Biology PhD

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-APR-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our Quantum Biology PhD gives you the opportunity to undertake an interdisciplinary research programme in a theoretical or experimental area of the discipline. Depending on the availability of studentships, you could explore a topic such as:
• Photosynthesis
• Molecular mechanisms of mutation
• Enzymes
• Olfaction
• Nanobiotechnology
• Synthetic biology
• Spin chemistry and biology. As a PhD student, you’ll become part of Surrey’s QB-DTC, putting you at the heart of a community of academics, postdoctoral researchers and guest scientists. In the first year, you’ll embark on a training programme of interdisciplinary seminars. These workshops are designed to ‘fill in the gaps’ in physics for biologists and in biology for students from a physical science or mathematics background.

Application deadline

16/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 27,200per 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 of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    29th out of 91 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    125 57%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    14th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    18th

    13

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