Study Life Sciences - PhD at Birmingham City University in the UK, Sport and Life Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

OverviewA PhD in Life Sciences will help you to develop research skills that support, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. What's covered in this course?A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. You will also be supported by the wider research community in the Faculty and you will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences and symposia.Supervision and guidance from the supervisory team to help the student refine the initial research proposal, research training, completion of the Post-graduate Certificate in Research Practice, participation in research seminars, journal review groups and in-house conference events, pilot studies and completion of research governance procedures.

Which department am I in?

Sport and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,420.00 (US$ 19,914) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

City South Campus

Westbourne Road,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 3TN, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,420.00 (US$ 19,914) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

10/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

City South Campus

Westbourne Road,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 3TN, Central England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for our Life Sciences PhD research degree you should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant Life Science area at British or overseas university.

Exceptional applicants without a Master's degree, but holding a first class or high second class Bachelors degree in Biomedical Science or Biomedical Engineering, may be considered dependent upon the academic coherence and promise of their research proposal, and its consonance with the academic expertise of the college.

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