Overview
Our location in the South West enables us to undertake a wide range of biological science research, from cell and molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry through to evolutionary, environmental, ecological and conservation studies. Our research groups reflect the interests and expertise of our staff, ensuring that we are able to optimise the knowledge of our academic experts.
Key facts
- While many of our research degree graduates choose to continue their scientific research, others have embarked on careers in a variety of other sectors.
- Some of the Masters by Research graduates from the Biological Sciences programme at The University of Exeter have progressed to further study, but many have sought employment on graduation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Disease Ecology and Evolution
- Ecosystems
- Environmental Biology
- Marine Ecology
- Medical Mycology
- Microbial Evolutionary Ecology
- Plant and Algal Biology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA — Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT — 90
- IELTS — 6.5
General requirements
- Applicants will typically hold (or be expected to attain) a First Class or Upper Second Class degree in biology or a related subject (or equivalent qualifications from other countries).
Tuition Fees
- International — 53,997 AUD / year (approx. 28,600 GBP / year)
- Domestic — 9,346 AUD / year (approx. 4,950 GBP / year)
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.
Available Scholarships
- Sanctuary Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 01 May 2027 (The University of Exeter)
- Sport Scholarship — Grant, 3000 GBP, Deadline 31 May 2027 (The University of Exeter)
- Bursary — Grant, 750 GBP, Deadline 31 May 2027 (The University of Exeter)
- Sport Performance Bursary — Grant, 3000 GBP, Deadline Not specified (The University of Exeter)
- University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Anytime (The University of Exeter)
- Alumni Family and Friends Discount — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (The University of Exeter)
- University of Exeter Class Progression Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Anytime (The University of Exeter)
- Mrs Bessie Rook Memorial Travel Scholarship — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline Not specified (The University of Exeter)
- Anning-Morgan bursary — Grant, 2000 GBP, Deadline 07 Aug 2027 (The University of Exeter)
- Crediton Parish Church — Grant, 1000 GBP, Deadline Not specified (The University of Exeter)
- St Peter's Parish Church, Tiverton — Grant, 720 GBP, Deadline Not specified (The University of Exeter)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
