Biosciences
Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom
About this programme
A postgraduate research programme at Cardiff University offering PhD, MPhil, and MD qualifications across biological sciences, including molecular biosciences, neuroscience, cancer, and organisms and environment, with full supervision in internationally renowned laboratories.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- April, January, July, October
Entry requirements
A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent is usually required. Suitable for graduates in biological and related sciences, including anatomy, physiology and pathology, aural and oral sciences, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science and informatics, forensic science, genetics, medicine, neuroscience, optometry and vision sciences, mathematics and statistics, pharmacology, psychology, sport sciences and zoology.
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 (4)
- 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