Ecology and Evolutionary Biology PhD
University of Nottingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Queen's Medical Centre

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Research overviewYour research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.Our Ecology and Evolutionary Biology grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:••Animal Behaviour•Conservation Biology•Evolutionary Biology•Ecology•Evolutionary EcologyOur supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along ...Read more

Research overview

Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

Our Ecology and Evolutionary Biology grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:

  • Animal Behaviour
  • Conservation Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Ecology
  • Evolutionary Ecology

Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.

Your degree and research area is bespoke to you, however, our supervisors can provide projects in many areas of ecology and evolutionary biology, ranging from fish evolution and parasitology, snail genetics and evolution, the adaptation of spider silk for new materials, animal mimicry, and any topic that helps us understand the diversity of life and how it evolved.

You can find our about our specific research in the course content section.

Post-graduate Community

Here in the School of Life Sciences we’re committed to supporting our students’ wellbeing to ensure that your experience studying with us is the best it can be. Whether you’re studying silk-weaving spiders or looking for new ways to fight infection, we want all of our students to feel part of our vibrant and diverse research community.

There are loads of opportunities to meet your fellow researchers and get involved with student activities and projects during your time at the University of Nottingham including:

Monthly social trips - Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham Ice Skating Arena, Yoga Retreats, and more

  • Pint of Science
  • PubhD
  • Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity
  • University of the Third Age
  • (U3A)

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  • Careers

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,

  • we’re here to support you every step of the way.
  • Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the

  • Graduate immigration route
  • . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    28th
    What students say
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    Milind
    23 Jan 23

    All the facilities provided at the University of Nottingham to students are top-level. The university campus is very beautiful as it has a very big park, a lot of big trees, a..Read more

    Entry requirements

    Undergraduate degree of at least 2:1 or equivalent. Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.

    Tuition fees

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    Domestic

    £5,100 per year

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    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)

    Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will be treated as home students for fees purposes.

    £22,600 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    £22,600 for low-cost, £30,200 for lab-based, £35,750 for high-cost lab-based or £41,000 for exceptional technically intensive or specialised projects with high consumable costs.

    £22,600 per year

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    £22,600 for low-cost, £30,200 for lab-based, £35,750 for high-cost lab-based or £41,000 for exceptional technically intensive or specialised projects with high consumable costs.

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    23 Jan 23
    Ecology and Evolutionary Biology PhD
    All the facilities provided at the University of Nottingham to students are top-level. The university campus is very beautiful as it has a very big park, a lot of big trees, a...
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