Research Degrees in the Institute of Biomedical & Environmental Science & Technology (iBEST)

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours degree or a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area. You will also need to demonstrate high levels of potential and motivation for research.

Months of entry

March, October

Course content

Research degrees are ideal if you wish to study for a PhD and/or to improve your laboratory and practical skills. If you wish to study for a PhD, you have the opportunity to identify a project supervisor and seek guidance to develop a project outline.

Key features

• Independent laboratory training
• Development of publishable research

Career opportunities

Possible careers include: academic/research positions; pharmaceutical industry; biotech companies; environmental agencies; entrepreneurship; patent or science communication.

The University welcomes research degree applications in the following areas:

• Biochemistry
• Biogerontology
• Cancer biology
• Computational biology
• Environmental biotechnology
• Food security
• Genetics and genomics
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular cell biology
• Molecular modelling and drug discovery
• Molecular diagnostics
• Pharmacology

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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