PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Biological Sciences

Name: Biological Sciences
Price: 41304 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, England

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3 yearsDuration

£41,304Per Year (Intl)

£10,878Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Cambridge, the PhD Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The Cambridge Biosciences DTP is a four year fully-funded PhD programme that aims to create highly skilled and employable people. The programme offers training across 23 University Departments/Institutes and 3 Partner Institutes providing access to a wide range of research areas related to the strategic themes of the BBSRC. We offer three types of DTP studentships: DTP Standard Targeted iCase During the programme, DTP Standard and Targeted students will undertake two ten-week rotations in different labs before commencing their PhD. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £35,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Biological Sciences

Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation

Scientific Writing and Communication

Research Ethics and Governance

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Specialist Research Project Rotation

Laboratory Management and Professional Development

Thesis Research and Doctoral Dissertation

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7.5	7	7	7	7

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£41,304

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£123,912

Home Student Fee

£10,878

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

15%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

85%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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