Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting February 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Biomedical Science, Molecular Sciences
Overview
The Biomolecular Sciences Research programme from Sheffield Hallam University involves training in research methods and a laboratory based high level scientific investigation. The nature of the work and the time it takes to finish the research means a research degree is demanding and needs great commitment.
Careers and opportunities
Research degrees are a vital qualification for most academic careers, and for professional specialisation and development in an existing or planned career. Visit the programme website for more information
Programme structure
Undertake research in:
- disease mechanisms
- bioanalytical chemistry (incorporating the Centre for Mass Spectrometry Imaging)
- molecular microbiology, or
- chemistry and biomaterials
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).
- All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.
- Applicants are required to give a short 10–15 minute presentation followed by an interview. Interview panel members will include the head of research degrees, a local postgraduate research tutor and a prospective director of studies.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 35,428 AUD / year ≈ 18,600 GBP / year
- Domestic: 10,148 AUD / year ≈ 5,328 GBP / year
Living costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,057-1,861 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available.
