Genetics, Evolution and Environment MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Sciences
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Genetics, Evolution and Environment MPhil/PhD
Genetics, Evolution and Environment MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
The Research Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE) is internationally recognised as a world leader in Evolutionary Biology, Human Genetics, Healthy Ageing, and Biodiversity research. From pioneering Britain’s first Zoology degree and establishing the world’s first institute dedicated to the scientific study of human genetics, to today’s cutting-edge advances
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £38,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- October
- Deadline
- Rolling admissions
Entry requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate subject or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or a recognised Master’s degree in an appropriate 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 (8)
- Research Excellence ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 1 October 2026
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- IOE - China Scholarship Council (CSC) 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
- Exploring the effect and mechanism of action of probiotics in an early-stage Parkinson's disease modelLiving stipend