Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in biological sciences or related discipline.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
Researchers in the School of Biological Sciences conduct cutting-edge research across a broad range of biological disciplines, including genomics, biotechnology, cell biology, molecular plant science, sensory biology, animal behaviour and evolution, population biology, host-disease interactions and ecosystem services.
The school is based in the £54 million state-of-the-art Life Sciences building. Our laboratory facilities are among the best in the world with critical '-omics' technologies and associated computing capacity (bioinformatics) a core component. The building is designed to foster our already strong collaborative and convivial environment and includes a centre for evolutionary biology research including key researchers from earth sciences, biochemistry, social medicine, chemistry and computer sciences. The school has strong links with local industry, including BBC Bristol, Bristol Zoo and the University of Bristol Botanic Garden.
We offer PhD and an MSc by research programmes in many aspects of biology as well as a taught MSc in Bioinformatics and a taught MSc in Science Communication for a Better Planet. We have a lively postgraduate community. Our stimulating environment and excellent graduate school training and support provide opportunities to develop your future career.
Our postgraduates make a vital research contribution, while developing skills and receiving training in communication, outreach, statistics, scientific writing and career planning.
We strongly encourage all applicants to contact an academic supervisor before starting their application. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see more information about our research groups and links to a list of supervisors working in each group.
Information for international students
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Fees and funding
Research is supported by BBSRC, MRC, NERC, the ERC, the Royal Society, the Wellcome and Leverhulme Trusts, the Wolfson Foundation, Defra and other government agencies, charities and industry. All studentships and openings are advertised on the School of Biological Sciences website.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time96 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MSc by research
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty Education Team
- fls-pgenquiries@bristol.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 117 374 6625