Key Facts
- We encourage high-level interdisciplinary collaborations, both nationally and internationally.
- We are ranked 13th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. In this assessment 60% of our research was deemed ‘outstanding’ for its impact in terms of its reach and significance.
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Programme Structure
Research projects areas:
- Molecular Biosciences
- Biomedicine
- Organisms and Environment
- Cancer
- Engineering Living Systems
- Mechanisms of Life and Disease
- Neuroscience
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent is usually required.
- Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, aural and oral sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology.
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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: 50,857 AUD / year (≈ 26,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees: £2,503
Living costs
Cardiff, United Kingdom – 1,196-2,030 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright-Cardiff University scholarship – Merit-based – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Cardiff University Marshall Scholarship – Merit-based – Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 – 1000 USD
- ACES Scholarships – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 – 3500 USD
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Merit-based – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Merit-based – Deadline: Not specified – 19000 GBP
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Merit-based – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Merit-based – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 – 1000 USD
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 – 1000 USD
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Merit-based – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 – 5000 USD
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Merit-based – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 – 10000 USD
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Merit-based – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 – 1000 USD
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Need-based – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 – 3000 USD
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Deadline: Not specified – 22500 GBP
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program – Merit-based – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 – 1000 USD
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Need-based – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Deadline: Not specified – 1500 USD
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 – 12000 USD
