PhD programmes
We offer three-year and four-year PhD programmes, tailored to fit your needs. Projects are available in all of our research areas.
As a research student you will be based in one of our Research Institutes, and will also be a member of the Graduate School of Biological Sciences.
Research projects
You can apply for any of the PhD projects offered by our staff. Projects are available in each of our research areas:
To discuss any of the available projects, contact the named supervisor.
You can also contact a potential academic supervisor to discuss your own ideas for a research project within one of our research areas.
Your training
We offer two routes to a PhD: a four-year programme which includes a substantial training element, and a three-year PhD programme for students with a strong background in their chosen area. We will discuss the options with you at interview stage.
You may also be interested in the Wellcome Trust 4 Year PhD Programme in Cell Biology.
All our PhD projects are tailored to your development needs and you will have the option to attend the courses you need to develop your scientific skills.
Being a PhD student also provides the opportunity to develop a wide range of professional and transferable skills to prepare you for your future career. All PhD students in the Graduate School of Biological Sciences are encouraged to take part in a comprehensive programme of transferable skills training and other Graduate School events.
This article was published on Nov 24, 2009