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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Natural Sciences

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,250Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the PhD Natural Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This PhD offers an academic training route for graduates seeking to perform leading fundamental and technologically relevant research that transcends the traditional discipline boundaries by linking one or more other disciplines with chemistry. Options may include biology, computation, ecology, engineering, environment, medicine and physics. A substantial amount of research addresses research questions that fall between the boundaries of traditional disciplines. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Natural Sciences
Interdisciplinary Scientific Integration and Communication
Advanced Chemistry with Disciplinary Applications
Computational Modelling and Data Analysis
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Specialised Topics in Your Chosen Discipline Interface
Independent Research Project and Thesis
Scientific Innovation and Knowledge Transfer
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£72,750

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-02 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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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Natural Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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