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A doctoral course in life sciences allows you to research a specific area of interest from the wide range of topics that this broad subject covers. Your life science PhD might cover a project relating to the fields of botany, ecology, biological sciences or biodiversity, amongst others. The choices on offer vary by institution dependent on the academic staff available. Your will undertake a programme of extensive research resulting in a thesis that makes a significant, original contribution to the discipline. You might continue with academic research or pursue a specialist career in industry.