Key Information
- Duration: Full-time: 48 months; Part-time: 96 months
- Start Dates & Application Deadlines: Starting January 2027 (application deadline not specified); Starting September 2027 (national: apply before Jul 2027; international: apply before Jun 2027)
Overview
We take great pride in the standard of our postgraduate provision and offer both three- and four-year PhD programmes. It is also possible to pursue a one-year Master's by Research (MScR) which allows an additional year of write-up time if necessary.
Competition for places on our postgraduate programmes is high, but we believe that we offer a unique and nurturing environment for talented students.
You will receive extensive research training that covers methodology, critical interpretation and problem-solving, as well as transferable skills training in communication, presentation, teamwork, time management and teaching.
You will also be encouraged to participate in personal development planning, which is considered a valuable adjunct of your professional development. Training is also available in enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Dynamic Molecular Cell Biology
- Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism
- Synthetic Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
A first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a biomedical science or related discipline is required for entry to the PhD programme. We may consider MSc by research applications from candidates with a lower second-class degree (or international equivalent).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 52,381 AUD / year (approx. 27,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,726 AUD / year (approx. 5,106 GBP / year)
- Home (part-time): £2,553 per year
Living Costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,429 - 2,400 AUD / month
Scholarships
- British Council scholarships for Women - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Scholarships - Provided by university - 13000 GBP - Deadline: 10 Apr 2027
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries - Provided by university - 500 GBP - Deadline: 31 Jul 2027
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Provided by university - 21805 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Sanctuary Scholarship - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: 09 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni discount - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders - Provided by university - 500 GBP - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- The Bob Savage Memorial Fund - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
- Chevening Scholarships - Provided by university - 1450 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship - Provided by university - 1552 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - Provided by university - 58 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Graduation gown discount - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Think Big Scholarships for international students - Provided by university - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider - Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship - University Bids - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Creative BioMart Scholarship Program - Independent provider - Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Independent provider - 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
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