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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Plant Sciences

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,104Per Year (Intl)
£7,626Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Cambridge, the PhD Plant Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Plant Sciences is an outstanding University Centre for research in plant and microbial sciences. It offers unrivalled research and training opportunities in the following areas of plant and microbial science: - Cell function & responses to the environment - Developmental biology & signalling - Genetics and epigenetics - Ecosystem function and conservation - Evolution and diversity - Microbiology & biotic interactions - Plant pathology and epidemiology - Systems and mathematical biology - Enhancing photosynthesis - Biotechnology and engineering The Cro... International tuition fees are £25,104 per year, home/UK fees are £7,626 per year, and 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 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Plant Cell Biology
Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics
Research Methods in Plant Sciences
Systems and Mathematical Biology
Plant-Microbe Interactions and Pathology
Ecosystem Ecology and Conservation
Developmental Signalling and Gene Regulation
Plant Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementSimilar Courses Plant Biosystems Design (Plant Sciences) PhD Biological Science (Plant Sciences) by thesis MPhil

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,104

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£75,312

Home Student Fee

£7,626

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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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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