Biological Sciences PhD
University of Southampton

Student rating

(4.3)

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UNISTATS, UCAS

Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

University of Southampton, Highfield Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

Sep 2027

Duration

2 Year

Course info

Biological Sciences at Southampton offers the latest learning and biological research facilities. 100% of our research has been rated world-leading or internationally excellent for its impact on society (REF, 2014).Our research follows themes that focus on the causes and resolutions of some of the most substantial challenges facing humanity and the natural world today. You'll work with us on the latest scientific developments.In our graduate school, you will also gain the broader personal and professional skills essential both for your PhD research and for your lifelong career choices.We have a strong record of supporting postgraduate research students in this exciting and rapidly developing subject area.We offer 2 PhD routes:Standard routeApply directly through the university to an advertised project, or by proposing your own PhD idea.Doctoral partnership routeApplying through one of our doctoral training partnerships (DTP). PhD projects are advertised with a title, supervisor, remit and funding already in place. Taking a structured studentship will give you access to additional training, conferences and secondments.Main areas of researchOur main areas of research are:computational and systems biologydevelopmental biologyecology and evolutionmicrobiologymolecular and cellular biosciencesneuroscienceplants and food security

What students say

Pidge

University of Southampton

Biological Sciences PhD

The society life is very supportive and comfortable Some of the course organisation is not the best including time tableing

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Alfred Harper

University of Southampton

Biological Sciences PhD

It is a very good university with a lovely natural feel, it's got lots of green space which is amazing, I've enjoyed how everything is walkable and bus routes are very good. The library building is also very good

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Advika Sumedhan

University of Southampton

Biological Sciences PhD

It’s been really good so good and I think an improvement would be giving us reading time during exams and more mock exams

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Student Reviewer

University of Southampton

Biological Sciences PhD

The campus is truly an amazing place to study and the different campuses mean there's something for everyone. The social aspect is also great with a massive range of societies and clubs to join. The Student support offered makes you feel like you have someone to turn to when things aren't going right. The student's Union could be improved in terms of student support, transparency and prioritising students.

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Mae

University of Southampton

Biological Sciences PhD

Library is great, more efficient online facilities could be helpful eg. Using one method to upload work instead of multiple, easier to download software across different devices (lots of issues w apple devices with uploading work)

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UCAS / IDP Connect

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4.2

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37%

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charlotte curioni

University of Southampton

Reviewed: 10/11/25

Biological Sciences PhD

Uni campus is one of my favourite aspects of this university, also the amount of cafe’s and ofc the lecturers are very nice, the lectures are abit short tho, would like an hour instead of 45 mins

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Sophie York

University of Southampton

Reviewed: 24/09/25

Biological Sciences PhD

The university has been supportive and has been verry helpful in my experience. the disability and inclusion team are verry willing to work with you to help you succeed. they also have support for widening participation students which have been verry useful. the campus is lovely and green and doesn't feel too much like living in the city whilst still being close to shops. there are also loads of clubs and societies even for people who don't like sports or drinking.

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Joshua Gahan

University of Southampton

Reviewed: 08/11/23

Biological Sciences PhD

The best aspects of my uni experience include the well-equipped teaching and laboratory facilities, the range of clubs and societies to join, and support from the university. The worst aspects of my uni experience include the location of the university and the means of course assessment.

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Chloe Sanders

University of Southampton

Reviewed: 06/02/26

Biological Sciences PhD

The uni year is structured so there’s little break between semester 1 and 2 for someone with exams. Lots of great societies and opportunities, nice campus and good year in employment opportunities.

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Charles

University of Southampton

Reviewed: 13/04/21

Biological Sciences PhD

My time at university has been a lot of fun and allowed me to get lots of new experiences and memories. The things I learnt will be useful for the rest of my life.

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Student Reviewer

University of Southampton

Reviewed: 28/01/19

Biological Sciences PhD

Southampton has been great in terms of opportunities to do activities and grow as an individual, as well as being a really progressive and student friendly city. 10/10 would recommend!

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