Study PhD Biological Sciences at Queen Mary University of London in the UK, Biological and Behavioural Sciences

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences at QMUL is one of the UK’s elite research centres, according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the UK-wide assessment of university research. According to the REF 2014, 82% of our biology research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. Our postgraduate research training will give you an extensive grounding in research design, methods, implementation and analysis. We recruit around 30 PhD students every year.Our Biological Sciences PhD programme offers students the opportunity to conduct research within a wide range of areas. We have an online list of available PhD projects. Applicants are also encouraged to contact prospective supervisors to discuss potential PhD opportunities within their area of expertise.

Which department am I in?

Biological and Behavioural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,750.00 (US$ 38,420) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Mile End Road,

London,

Bethnal Green,

E1 4NS, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,750.00 (US$ 38,420) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Main Site

Mile End Road,

London,

Bethnal Green,

E1 4NS, Southern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

A first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject area. If your qualifications are not from a UK university, QMUL also considers recognised equivalent qualifications from accredited overseas institutions and equivalent professional qualifications. A masters qualification is desirable but not always essential. Relevant experience within the field may also be taken into account.

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