Biological Sciences PhD

Entry requirements

You'll need either: an upper second class honours (2:1) degree or an equivalent set of qualifications, for example a lower second class (2:2) honours degree, plus an MSc.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university.

Our research follows themes that focus on the causes and resolutions of some of the most substantial challenges facing humanity and the natural world today.

You'll work with us to lead the latest scientific developments and gain the broader personal and professional skills essential both for your PhD research and for your lifelong career choices.

We have a strong record of supporting postgraduate research students in this exciting and rapidly developing subject, exploring areas such as:

• Computational and systems biology
• Developmental biology
• Ecology and evolution
• Microbiology
• Molecular and cellular biosciences
• Neuroscience
• Plants and food security

You'll work with a supportive team of expert academics and use the latest facilities on MPhil or PhD Biological Sciences research.

*QS World University Rankings 2023

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you'll need an IELTS minimum level of 6.5 with a 6.0 in writing, reading, speaking and listening. Your awarded certificate needs to be dated within the last 2 years.

Fees and funding

We offer a wide range of fully funded studentships. We run several of our PhD studentships in partnership with doctoral training centres, meaning you'll benefit from enhanced training and guaranteed funding.

• South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme
• Interdisciplinary Southampton Partnership for Investigators Researching the Environment
• Medical Research Council doctoral training partnership