Study Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology PhD at University of Nottingham in the UK, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology PhD

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What will I learn?

Research overviewYour research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.Our Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:Synthetic Biology Biotechnology Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you.Your degree and research area is bespoke to you and you should contact a supervisor to discuss your proposed research further.Post-graduate CommunityHere in the School of Life Sciences we’re committed to supporting our students’ wellbeing to ensure that your experience studying with us is the best it can be. Whether you’re studying silk-weaving spiders or looking for new ways to fight infection, we want all of our students to feel part of our vibrant and diverse research community.There are loads of opportunities to meet your fellow researchers and get involved with student activities and projects during your time at the University of Nottingham including:Monthly social trips - Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottingham Ice Skating Arena, Yoga Retreats, and morePint of SciencePubhDNottingham Festival of Science and CuriosityUniversity of the Third Age (U3A) Wonder

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,300.00 (US$ 31,382) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Medical School

Queen's Medical Centre,

Nottingham,

Nottinghamshire,

NG7 2UH, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£24,300.00 (US$ 31,382) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Medical School

Queen's Medical Centre,

Nottingham,

Nottinghamshire,

NG7 2UH, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

British Honours degree at least 2:1 or equivalent. Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level.

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

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