PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Biological Sciences

Name: Biological Sciences
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Become part of our postgraduate research community and engage in a specialised research project, mentored by two knowledgeable and extensively published supervisors. Our School is one of the largest biology departments in the UK. With a team of over 270 active supervisors, including 70 experts from various industries, we are equipped to accommodate a diverse range of research topics. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Biology

Specialised Laboratory Techniques and Analysis

Research Design and Experimental Planning

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Professional Development for Researchers

Critical Literature Review and Synthesis

Interdisciplinary Scientific Collaboration

Doctoral Research Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

multiple dates Key facts School School of Biological Sciences College College of Science and Engineering Programme website Browse project and funding opportunities PhD by Distance Not available School location King's Buildings campus Apply now 15 April 2026: Register to access Open Days on demand Related degree programmes Other degrees in Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences Biological Sciences (with Internship) PhD Biomedical Sciences (Based in China) PhD Biomedical Sciences (Life

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,500	£34,000
3 years	£21,000	£27,500	£33,000
5 years	£27,500	£35,000	£43,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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