Study Biological and Environmental Sciences PhD at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Biological Sciences
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Biological and Environmental Sciences PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Addressing the fundamental biological consequences of environmental change. The School of Biological Sciences has a global reputation for empirical and experimental research in biological and environmental sciences, spanning from gene to global scales, from deep in the earth and sea to high altitude, and from the Arctic to the Antarctic. We have expertise in terrestrial, marine and freshwater organisms, exploring how they function, evolve and interact with their changing environment. We offer a strong training programme to complement your research, including courses in scientific methods and statistics, cohort building retreats and postgraduate conferences. We welcome applications from self-funded students at any time. We offer a small number of our postgraduate research degrees by distance learning. These are ideal for students who are unable to relocate to Aberdeen or based in an international organisation.

Which department am I in?

School of Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Old Aberdeen Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Foresterhill Campus

Foresterhill,

Aberdeen,

AB25 2ZD, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.

  • Excellent graduate outcomes and employment prospects
  • Fifth oldest university in the UK
  • Study abroad opportunities
  • Olympic-standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre

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