Biosciences

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject with a Merit at masters level; other qualifications may also be accepted.

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

Our PhD/MPhil/MRes courses in Biosciences offer an integrated understanding of the “one-health” concept across the lifespan that will help in reducing the need for medical and social intervention.

This includes an understanding of the physiological processes, as well as lifestyle and environmental factors, that ensure good health and will lead to healthy aging.

Multidisciplinary research teams use the latest advanced approaches. Our well-equipped laboratories, vibrant research community and integrated courses enable you to develop advanced and transferable skills for multiple career pathways.

As well as Biosciences for Health, the School of Biosciences offers specific courses in:

• Plant and Crop Science
• Soil and Environmental Science
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Food

View the areas of expertise of our experienced researchers

View the School of Biosciences fully funded opportunities

Department specialisms

The school is ranked the number 1 research environment in the UK for agriculture, veterinary and food science Research Excellence Framework 2014. 97% of our work in the Schools of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine and Science was judged to be of international quality.

Research Excellence Framework (REF) score

We are ranked 8th in the UK for research power (2014).

Information for international students

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each element)