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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Leicester
Full Time
MAY-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Leicester
Full Time
MAY-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Leicester
Full Time
JUL-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Leicester
Full Time
JAN-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Leicester
Part Time
JUL-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Leicester
Part Time
JAN-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Leicester
Part Time
MAY-25
6 years
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Department of Genetics and Genome Biology offers supervision for the degrees of:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and part-time
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - full-time and part-time
We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in the areas of Genetics and Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour which are compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:
Biodiversity
Evolutionary Biology
Plant Cell and Molecular Genetics
Neuroscience and Behaviour
Interested in a different research area?
It is important that the area you want to work in is broadly compatible with our research interests - otherwise we may not be able to accept your application.
PhD description
PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).
A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.
You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£23,650 per year
Students from EU
2024/25 academic year: £23,650 - £38,300 per year. International fees for research degrees in this subject area vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admission is made and will be stated in the offer letter.
£23,650 per year
Students from International
2024/25 academic year: £23,650 - £38,300 per year. International fees for research degrees in this subject area vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken. The applicable fee will be determined at the point an offer of admission is made and will be stated in the offer letter.
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