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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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We are renowned for our broad range of world-leading and internationally excellent research on animals, plants and microorganisms that fall into the theme areas below. The outstanding quality of the research is reflected in the level of external funding from the UK Research Councils, medical charities, European Union and Industry as well as publications in the top international journals (Nature, Science, PNAS and PLoS Biology).
Research themes:Cell and developmental biology; Evolution and biodiversity; Infection and immunity; Medical and industrial biotechnology.
What will I learn?
The great strength of the department is its academic breadth with specialisms including: Biodiversity, Evolution, Cell and developmental biology, Infection and immunity Molecular structure and function, Neuroscience, Plant sciences.
You will benefit from working with academics and their groups operating at the cutting-edge of their discipline – you will quickly become an expert yourself and learn how to become an independent researcher capable of designing and carrying out your own research. In addition you will learn how to work in teams, gain technical expertise, develop your skills of critical analysis and learn how to present scientific data in an accessible form through writing and oral presentation within the department and at conferences.
You will also have fun through your research and the vibrant postgraduate culture that exists in our department and will be encouraged to share your enthusiasm for your discoveries.
We normally require a student to have a first or upper second class honours degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant subject.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,800 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)
£27,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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