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Edge Hill University · Postgraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Edge Hill University, the PhD Doctor of Philosophy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This PhD provides you with the opportunity to interrogate a research topic of interest and develop your knowledge and research skills that can help you in a career in or beyond academia. You will receive training in the theoretical aspects of research. The overall focus is on acquiring the knowledge and skills to design, conduct, evaluate, disseminate and defend your own individual research. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Research Design and Methodology
Research Data Management and Governance
Research Ethics and Integrity
Critical Literature Review and Argumentation
Research Project Management and Planning
Postgraduate Research Skills Development
Disciplinary-Specific Research Methods
Doctoral Thesis and Dissemination
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | For further information on how you can meet the entry requirements EU International |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000
Home Student Fee
£5,006
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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