PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Biological Sciences

Name: Biological Sciences
Price: 9535 GBP
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Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, England

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3 yearsDuration

£9,535Per Year (Home)

£9,535Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the PhD Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. MPhil/PhD research in Biological Sciences spans all biological levels, from molecular analyses to ecosystem study. Mphil: A successful thesis will demonstrate an appropriate ability to conduct an original investigation, to test ideas, whether your own or those of others, and to understand the relationship of the topic or theme investigated to a wider field of knowledge. PhD: The thesis should be an original contribution to knowledge or understanding in the field under investigation. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a 84% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Biological Sciences

Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques

Quantitative Analysis and Bioinformatics

Thesis Planning and Design

Scientific Writing and Communication

Specialist Topics in Biological Research

Research Ethics and Professional Practice

Independent Research Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working

13%Studying

11%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

53%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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