About the course

Your research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

　　Our Genetics and Genomics grouping is made up of the following available PhD and MRes courses:

　　Genetics

　　Population Genetics

　　Medical Genetics

　　Bioinformatics

　　Molecular Genetics

　　Comparative Genomics

　　Human Molecular Genetics

　　Molecular Evolution

　　Evolutionary Genetics

　　Our supervisors in the school are at the forefront of research in their fields. Utilising industry standard facilities, along with cutting edge equipment, and the guidance of our supervisors, you will advance the area of life sciences that interests you. 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: GB£79,500

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nottingham

Undergraduate degree of at least 2:1 or equivalent.

　　Applicants currently studying Masters in the UK will be accepted with a minimum average of 60% (Merit) in taught elements, if they have a 2:1 or equivalent at undergraduate level. A research proposal is required. This should be worked on with your proposed supervisor.

　　References

　　You should have 2 references with at least one of them being an academic reference.

　　References from the proposed supervisor will be accepted if the applicant has only studied at Nottingham previously (for example as a UG student) IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) as a minimum Except all Virology programs, which requires IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element) as a minimum

　　toefl ibt 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking

　　and 19 in all other elements)

　　

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.

　　

Further information

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

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　　130th / 1250

　　THE World ranking28th / 130

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