About the course

We invite proposals for MPhil and PhD research projects in our three main research areas of biodiversity and conservation, agri-environment, and microbiology.

　　Join us for your MPhil or PhD in Biology. Our research-active academic staff will support you. Supervision is available in a number of research areas. Our biology research has a focus on understanding biological and ecological systems. We're using our findings to solve global problems.

　　A PhD is a doctorate or doctoral award. It involves original research that should make a significant contribution to the knowledge of a specific subject. To complete the PhD you will produce a substantial piece of work (80,000 – 100,000 words) in the form of a supervised thesis. A PhD usually takes three years full time. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2024	Newcastle upon Tyne
Spring (January), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2025	Newcastle upon Tyne
Spring (January), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne
Autumn (September), 2026	Newcastle upon Tyne
Spring (January), 2027	Newcastle upon Tyne
Summer (April), 2027	Newcastle upon Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Newcastle University

A 2:1 honours degree or master's degree in a related subject, or international equivalent.

　　Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

　　TOEFL IBT: score of 90 with a minimum of Reading - 18, Writing - 17, Listening - 17, Speaking - 20.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　168th / 1250

　　THE World ranking30th / 130

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