PhD in Life Sciences

at University of Warwick

This is a practical course based on a single research project, carried out under the training and supervision of one of our Research Leaders. Assessment is by dissertation and oral examination. All students also participate in a programme of transferrable and research skills training.

Being funded for your studies from one of our Doctoral Training Programmes means that certain bespoke training activities are required under that programme.

Our research
Areas for PhD supervision

• Animal Health and Welfare
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Biotechnology
• Brain Function and Neuro-Degeneration
• Cell Biology
• Developmental Systems and Ageing
• Environmental Microbiology
• Environmental Resource Management and Ecosystems
• Epidemiology and Modelling
• Food Security
• Gene Expression
• Genomics and Bioinformatics
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• Infectious Disease
• Molecular Systems Biology
• Molecular Structure and Mechanism
• Network Reengineering
• Neuroscience
• Pathogenesis Mechanisms
• Plant Pathology and Entomology
• Plant Science
• Signalling Pathways
• Synthetic Biology
   

Minimum requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a Life Sciences related subject.

English language requirements

• Band A
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
   

The University carries out an initial fee status assessment based on information provided in the application and according to the guidance published by UKCISA. Students are classified as either Home or Overseas Fee status and this can determine the tuition fee and eligibility of certain scholarships and financial support.

If you receive an offer, your fee status will be stated with the tuition fee information, however we are awaiting guidance from the UK government regarding fee status for EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals and their family members living in the UK for academic year 2021/22 onwards. We are not able to confirm the fee status for these students until the relevant eligibility criteria have been confirmed. Once we have received further information from the UK government, we will provide you with an update on your fee status and let you know if any additional information is required. If you believe your fee status has been incorrectly classified you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire (follow the instructions in your offer) and provide the required documentation for this to be reassessed.