Biosciences is a vibrant, research-led department with a focus on the science underpinning global challenges.
We support a broad-based, sustainability-centred research strategy, informed by scientific advances and national and international priorities. We focus on the science underpinning global challenges in climate change, food security, global health, sustainable bio-manufacturing, biodiversity and replacing animal models in research. In this time of change the study of the biosciences has never been more important.
We have a dynamic community of over one-hundred postgraduate students, who come from all over the world to conduct their research and develop their skills. Research covers the breadth of the biological sciences, and is supported by outstanding research infrastructure in genomics, bioimaging and mass spectrometry, and plant and animal growth facilities. We encourage prospective PhD students to make informal contact with potential supervisors to discuss their interests at an early stage.
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September 2026
Durham City
Palatine Centre,
Durham,
DH1 3HP, Northern England, United Kingdom
at least a UK 2:1 honours degree classification (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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