Biological Sciences,PhD

    Biological Sciences,PhD

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 28,197 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Biological Sciences,PhD

    About

    Topics for research degrees can be selected from any of our areas of research, which include:

    • Agriculture
    • Animal and Microbial Sciences
    • Animal Science and Production (with special emphasis on sheep, beef and dairy cattle)
    • Biorenewables
    • Biotechnology
    • Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding
    • Crop, Science and Production (including arable, grassland and forage crops)
    • Ecology
    • Environmental Change
    • Environmental Economics and Valuation
    • Equine Science (with special emphasis on behaviour, nutrition and reproduction)
    • Evolution, Co-evolution and Adaptation
    • Landscape Systems and Policy
    • Regional and Rural Economics
    • Rural Business Management and Economics
    • Rural Resource and Countryside Management
    • Rural Tourism and Recreation
    • Rural, Environmental and Agricultural Policy (relevant to developed or developing countries)
    • Veterinary science.

    Major Funders & Links with Industry

    Please visit our Research & Enterprise page for information regarding our staff, areas of interest, facilities and other information.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area or equivalent. Subject to agreement with project supervisor.

    English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

    Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application

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    English Program Requirements

    English Language Requirements IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent

    Career

    Formal training is given to all postgraduates in Aberystwyth. In addition, modules are made available within IBERS that are designed to maximise research experience and to develop transferable, professional and interpersonal skills. These modules help students improve competence in written, oral and visual communication skills, as well as help develop a broader understanding of the spectrum of skills required to be truly effective as a researcher, including experimental design and data analysis. These modules are designed to meet the training requirements of the UK Research Councils and other funding bodies.

    Where specialist skills are required, or where there is a need for additional formal studies in a particular area, further training may involve attending selected courses.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,197 / year

    Biological Sciences,PhD

    Aberystwyth University

    Aberystwyth University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Aberystwyth