Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026
- Starting January 2027
- Starting May 2027
Application deadlines are not specified.
Language
English
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Natural Sciences, Ecology
Overview
At the School of Life Sciences, we make fundamental discoveries on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying health, development and disease in humans, animals, plants, parasites and bacteria.
We apply them to global challenges in infectious disease (particularly neglected tropical diseases), morbidities associated with ageing (including neurodegeneration and cancer) and sustainable agriculture. Recent assessments and rankings widely recognized as indicators of scientific excellence place the University of Dundee high in their rankings.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Research groups and areas:
- Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
- Cell Signalling and Immunology
- Targeted Protein Degradation
- Computational Biology
- Drug Discovery
- Geomicrobiology Group
- Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
- Molecular Microbiology
- Plant Sciences
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry requirements:
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
Pre-application process requirements:
The School of Life Sciences has a pre-application process. Before using the standard University application form, PhD applicants need to complete the relevant pre-application form.
You can find each pre-application form on the PhD project or programme pages during the application period.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 60,557 AUD / year (≈ 32,052 GBP / year)
Domestic: 29,241 AUD / year (≈ 15,477 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,487-2,823 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Life Sciences.
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Chevening Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
- GREAT Ghana Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: 10000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Kenya Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: 10000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT India Scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: 10000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia scholarship - Provided by university - Grant: 6500 GBP - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Merit-based - Independent provider - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Need-based - Independent provider - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Need-based - Independent provider - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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