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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Reading

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Biological sciences is the investigation of the web of life, from cellular processes to whole organisms, including how they interact with one other and the environment.

The opportunities for research and study in the School of Biological Sciences are wide-ranging in scope. Whether you're interested in a career at the forefront of biomedical discovery, or are keen to preserve fragile habitats and threatened wildlife, this is the place for you.

Our School is split into three sections: Biomedical Sciences, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Biomedical Engineering.

We cover biochemistry, medical science, microbiology, molecular science and more, aiming to extend life, ease pain, combat diseases and enhance the healthy state.

We teach and research in exciting fields such as phylogenetics, bioinformatics, protein structure, evolution and population biology.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 22,900per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, United Kingdom

The University of Reading is an international community with more than 26,000 students from around 160 countries. 
Reading is a lively town just 22 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 83 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    127 59%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    34th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    12th

    10

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