Biotechnology (Sustainable Technologies) PhD
University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
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University of Bath · Bath, United Kingdom
Biotechnology (Sustainable Technologies) PhD
Doctoral · Sciences
About this programme
Study the rapidly developing field of biotechnology and get ready for a career delivering sustainable agricultural, industrial or clinical systems.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 4 years · Full-time; minimum 3, maximum 5 years. £5,000/yr training support fee applies from year 2.
- Tuition
- £34,550 / year
- English
- Duolingo English Test 120 · IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 90
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
At least an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree, or equivalent. Year 1 is an MSc Biotechnology; progression to doctoral years 2-4 requires MSc completion at min 50% average.
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