Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Biology
Overview
Throughout the Biosciences PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll join a vibrant research community of about 100 postgraduate research students. You'll work in one of our established research groups. This will be alongside postdoctoral researchers, senior students and staff. We will encourage you to present your work in the Institute and at scientific meetings.
Our staff successfully attracts postgraduate funding from diverse sources. These include:
- UK Research Councils, including a BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
- Industrial CASE awards
- charities
- UK and international government initiatives
Our mission is to help you:
- stay healthy, positive and feeling well
- overcome any challenges you may face during your degree – academic or personal
- get the most out of your postgraduate research experience
- carry out admin and activities essential to progressing through your degree
- understand postgraduate research processes, standards and rules
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bacterial Cell Biology
- Epithelial Biology
- Biochemistry
- Proteins: Structure, Function and Evolution group
- Sensing, Signalling and Expression group
- Pathogenicity of eubacteria.
- Bacterial cell wall biosynthesis
- Cell division including plasmid and chromosome segregation
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees: 60,270 AUD / year (≈ 31,900 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,058-1,872 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
