Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before May 2027, International (estimated deadline). The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Animal Science
Overview
The School of Agriculture, Policy and Development has a long-established track record for research, working with a variety of industrial and academic partners to achieve significant social and economic benefits. Find out more with this Animal, Dairy and Food Chain Sciences programme from University of Reading.
Key Features
- NERC Climate System and Biodiversity Science CROCUS Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) Funded PhD opportunities training a new generation of environmental scientists to become interdisciplinary experts with strong quantitative skills, creative thinkers, and leaders in sustainability and inclusivity. Such knowledge and skills are critical in delivering the ambitious Net Zero, adaptation and restoration plans adopted by governments and businesses worldwide. Visit the programme website for more information
- BBSRC FoodBioSystems (DTP) The DTP is developing bioscientists with in-depth knowledge and technical expertise of food systems and biological processes across the agri-food system, from pre-farm to post-fork, to transform the food value chain and address sustainability challenges.
Programme structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,064 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,705-2,609 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.