Life Sciences - PhD
Birmingham City University
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FEB-27

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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City South Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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4 Years

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OverviewA PhD in Life Sciences will help you to develop research skills that support, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. Whats covered in this course?A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. You will also be supported by the wider research ...Read more

OverviewA PhD in Life Sciences will help you to develop research skills that support, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. What's covered in this course?A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. You will also be supported by the wider research community in the Faculty and you will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences and symposia.Supervision and guidance from the supervisory team to help the student refine the initial research proposal, research training, completion of the Post-graduate Certificate in Research Practice, participation in research seminars, journal review groups and in-house conference events, pilot studies and completion of research governance procedures.

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78/279
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
103rd
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
25 Feb 26

Students and teachers here are very..Read more

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Mordiyah
08 Jan 26

The study space are nice and quiet and filled with all the resources I..Read more

Entry requirements

To apply for our Life Sciences PhD research degree you should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant Life Science area at British or overseas university.

Exceptional applicants without a Master's degree, but holding a first class or high second class Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science or Biomedical Engineering, may be considered dependent upon the academic coherence and promise of their research proposal, and its consonance with the academic expertise of the college.

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£5,235 per year

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Fees are yet to be confirmed and may be subject to change, as they will be informed by the UKRI doctorate award rates (announced early 2026).

£15,420 per year

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£15,420 per year

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Student Reviewer
25 Feb 26
Biomedical Science
Students and teachers here are very...
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Mordiyah
08 Jan 26
Biomedical Science
The study space are nice and quiet and filled with all the resources I...
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Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University , Birmingham

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Westbourne Road Birmingham West Midlands B15 3TN United Kingdom
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