Structured PhD Programme: PhD in Biological Sciences

Ireland, Limerick

University RankQS Ranking

422

University of Limerick

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

PHSLSCRFAD

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

The PhD consists of two stages: the structured (taught modules) and the research element.
The structured PhD provides a taught in a core programme that develops transferable research skills.
The structured element also provides specialist disciplinary teaching to bring understanding to international research levels.
The research element develops skills for graduates to be active and autonomous researchers.

Applicants will normally be expected to hold an Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a discipline appropriate to their area of proposed research.
Entry points may differ for applicants with postgraduate qualifications. Please contact the Course Director for further information.

DUOLINGO

The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component.
An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.

TOEFL580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)

IELTS

Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)