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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Engineering Biology

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£27,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,106Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Engineering Biology at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Society faces major global challenges including a need for sustainable food, materials and chemicals, solutions to combat climate change, and innovative technologies for improved healthcare. Engineering Biology (EngBio) is an emerging field at the confluence of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, AI and Data Science. It has the potential to provide innovative solutions to these challenges by harnessing biology in new ways and creating biomimetic and engineered living systems capable of surpassing what is possible from single-discipline approaches. International tuition fees are £27,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Synthetic Biology and Genetic Engineering
Mathematical Modelling for Biological Systems
Bioprocess Engineering and Scale-up
Systems Biology and Computational Analysis
Engineering Living Systems
Innovation
Commercialisation and Responsible Research
Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques
Research Methods and Project Management
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£110,000

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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University of Bristol · Postgraduate

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University of Bristol · Postgraduate

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University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers Engineering Biology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#51QS World
#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
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