Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027 (International). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
If you're an international student and need a Student Route visa, you'll need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Overview
Throughout the Biosciences degree from the University of Gloucestershire you can specialise in one of many topic areas, from genomics, immunology, gene therapy and cancer biology to palaeoecology, plant ecology, animal behaviour, parasitology, population biology, ecosystem functioning, ecological monitoring and wildlife conservation.
Key facts:
- We have a range of laboratory facilities, including a new state-of-the-art biosciences laboratory with a biomedical specialism, microscopy and zoology laboratories, and smaller research laboratories including specialist spaces for both palaeoecology and animal behaviour.
- We also have extensive experience undertaking fieldwork both in the UK and further afield, with active field research collaborations on some of the UK's remote islands, the savannah grasslands of South Africa, Zimbabwe, the Peruvian Amazon, and Brazil.
Career opportunities:
The postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond. Visit the programme website for more information
As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you'll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it's contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we'll ensure you're ready to take on your next challenge.
This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you'll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Students can study either full time or part time alongside employment or family commitments.
- In recognition of the fact that no two research projects – or research students – are the same, we offer a flexible approach to supporting you, offering laboratory space and training, fieldwork advice and equipment loans, and access to computer software.
- You also have access to hot-desk office space and library and ICT support.
- MSc students will typically take two research methods training modules, which are also available to PhD students.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Usually a master's degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic, but it is sometimes possible to progress directly from a relevant undergraduate BSc (Hons), especially if you have additional experience within the subject area.
- Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
- Please note; we're unable to process applications without a proposal for the School's consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 25,571 AUD / year (≈ 13,425 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 10,190 AUD / year (≈ 5,350 GBP / year)