Biology PhD
University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
About this programme
We are renowned for our broad range of world-leading and internationally excellent research on animals, plants and microorganisms.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 8 years · Part-time; 6 to 8 years (minimum 4, maximum 8).
- Tuition
- £30,450 / year
- English
- Duolingo English Test 120 · IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 90
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Intake
- September
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
First or upper second-class (2:1) honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026Partial funding