About the course

We focus on the fundamental bases for biological and biochemical processes, the use of small molecules to probe cellular biology, software and methods development, and the exploitation of enzymes in biocatalysis.

　　Specific research areas include

　　Analysis of the molecular structure of biological macromolecules (most notably proteins)

　　Study of the fundamental structural and chemical bases for biological and biochemical processes

　　Development of methods (crystallographic and computational) to support and enable structural biology research

　　The use of small molecules to probe and exploit cellular biology

　　The exploitation of enzymes in biocatalysis. 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
January, 2024	York
April, 2024	York
July, 2024	York
Semester 1 (September), 2024	York
January, 2025	York
April, 2025	York
July, 2025	York
Semester 1 (September), 2025	York
October, 2025	York
Semester 2 (February), 2026	York
Summer (April), 2026	York
July, 2026	York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of York

PhD applicants should have, or be expecting to achieve, a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Chemistry or a relevant, related discipline. We have research students from a range of backgrounds on a variety of projects. Please note that although 2:1 is the minimum requirement to be considered for a PhD, funded studentships are very competitive and it is likely that you would need to be predicted a high 2:1 / First class degree. IELTS: 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL: 79, with a minimum of 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of York. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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