Biology PhD
    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 36,276 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Biology PhD

    About

    Situated in the Brighton and Lewes Downs UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by the South Downs National Park, and close to Brighton and the coast, you’ll find yourself in the perfect location for a research project in biology.

    From animal behaviour to molecular evolution, you work in field and laboratory settings, guided and supervised by our expert faculty.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate degree requirementBachelors degree with a CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or 3/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS (Academic)

    High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).

    IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

    We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

    We do not accept IELTS Online.

    Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

    Alternative English language qualifications

    Fee Information

    26250

    Tuition Fee
    36,276 / year

    Biology PhD

    University of Sussex

    University of Sussex

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Brighton