PhD (School of Chemistry and Biosciences) Doctorate
University of Bradford
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Apply to study your PhD at the Bradford School of Chemistry and Biosciences, which encompasses multidisciplinary research in the following areas: Biological Sciences Chemistry We aim to train multidisciplinary researchers capable of working as independent investigators and/or academics across the public and private sectors. The Faculty of Life Sciences is the largest in the University with an active PGR community. The University strategy is implemented at Faculty level within an institutional ...Read more

Apply to study your PhD at the Bradford School of Chemistry and Biosciences, which encompasses multidisciplinary research in the following areas: Biological Sciences Chemistry We aim to train multidisciplinary researchers capable of working as independent investigators and/or academics across the public and private sectors. The Faculty of Life Sciences is the largest in the University with an active PGR community. The University strategy is implemented at Faculty level within an institutional PGR Framework and is in line with QAA/RCUK recommendations. Each PGR student is a member of Bradford School of Chemistry and Biosciences, and will be affiliated to one of our research groups. PGR students are allocated to the supervisory team, comprising the principal investigator of the project and one or more associated supervisors.

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81/279
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107th
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Patrycja
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26 Mar 21

I really liked my lecturers because they were understanding and excellent teachers. My favourite thing about my course was the lab sessions which were very proactive and promoted..Read more

Entry requirements

Faculty research is very important and recruitment of high quality postgraduate research students is a key part of the Faculty of Life Sciences strategic plan. Selection of PGR students will be subject to successful interview (either in person or by Skype or conference call) by the supervisory team and one independent member of academic staff with significant PGR supervisory experience.

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£5,006 per year

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£19,500 per year

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There may be an additional bench fee of £5,000 or £10,000 dependant on the research project. This will be determined by the Faculty at the point of application.

£19,500 per year

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There may be an additional bench fee of £5,000 or £10,000 dependant on the research project. This will be determined by the Faculty at the point of application.

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University of Bradford
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Richmond Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1DP United Kingdom
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