Overview
In the Biology programme at Keele University, there is an emphasis on links to clinical and other complementary expertise across the four sites comprising the University Hospital North Midlands, RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital at Oswestry, the Haywood Hospital and Keele University campus.
Features
- A wide range of research facilities and state-of-the-art equipment are available in purpose-built laboratories in the Huxley Building (School of Life Sciences), the Guy Hilton Research Centre (Hartshill, Hospital site) and RJAH Oswestry, including the Keele Mass Spectrometry Facility.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Cell and Molecular biology
- Molecular medicine
- Epigenetics
- Proteomics
- Cell physiology and pathology
- Glycobiology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
General requirements
- PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
- A research proposal – guidance can be found here Project proposal
- At least one academic reference
- A copy of your passport
- Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications.
- A copy of your visa (if you have one)
- Evidence of English language level (if English is not your first language and you have such evidence).
- Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 33,887 AUD / year (≈ 17,854 GBP / year)
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents: 9,942 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Keele, United Kingdom: 1,253-2,164 AUD / month
Start dates & application deadlines
We recommend that once you have identified the area you wish to undertake a research degree in, that you make contact to express your interest in applying.