Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting April 2027 - Apply anytime.
- Language: English
- English requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 71
- IELTS: 6.5
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus Location: London, United Kingdom
- Disciplines: Biology
Overview
The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences at Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK's elite research centres, according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the UK-wide assessment of university research. According to the REF 2014, 82% of our biology research is either world-leading or internationally excellent.
Biological Sciences is delivered by Queen Mary University of London.
Key facts
- Requirements for each PhD project vary but generally, we are looking for applicants who hold, or expect to receive:
- A first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject area. If your qualifications are not from a UK university, QMUL also considers recognised equivalent qualifications from accredited overseas institutions and equivalent professional qualifications.
- A masters qualification is desirable but not always essential.
- Relevant experience within the field may also be taken into account.
Programme Structure
Research
- We have an online list of available PhD projects. Applicants are also encouraged to contact prospective supervisors to discuss potential PhD opportunities within their area of expertise.
- We advertise a number of funded PhD projects throughout the year. We are also a member of and accept students onto our PhD programme in Biological Sciences via the London NERC and BBSRC LIDo Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 71
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- A first or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant subject area. If your qualifications are not from a UK university, QMUL also considers recognised equivalent qualifications from accredited overseas institutions and equivalent professional qualifications.
- A masters qualification is desirable but not always essential.
- Relevant experience within the field may also be taken into account.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 53,916 AUD/year (approx. 28,750 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 8,975 AUD/year (approx. 4,786 GBP/year)
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,132-4,045 AUD/month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
