Postgraduate Research
Cardiff School of Biosciences has a wide range of three and four year postgraduate research programmes as well as a one year MRes in Bioscience course.
Research activity in the School spans the range of biology from whole (eco) systems to molecular biology and protein structure and postgraduate projects are undertaken in one of the four research divisions: Organisms and Environment, Pathophysiology and Repair, Molecular Biosciences and Neuroscience.
Entry requirement for MPhil/MD/PhDs:
First or upper second class UK Honours degree or equivalent. For the PhD programme this requirement may be waived for cnadidates with MSc or MPhil.
If English is not your first language we require one of the following English language qualifications (this is mostly for the Overseas and EU (non-UK) applicants:
- IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element
- TOEFL Paper Based Test = 580 with TWE of 4.0
- TOEFL Computer Based Test = 237
- TOEFL Internet Based Test = 90
- GCSE/IGCSE grade C or above
- Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) = 62
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (English Language at HL or SL) = Grade 5
- Successful completion of Cardiff University's pre-sessional English language course of at least 8 weeks' duration with a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with minimum sub scores of 4.0 in each of the four skill areas at entry.
If you have a different English qualification please contact us. If you do not have the required score you may wish to consider an English Language Course at Cardiff University
Starting date:
- 1st October is the preferred start date for PhDs. However, 1st January, 1st April and 1st July are also acceptable.
When to apply:
- Applications can be made at any time during the year
How to apply:
- Applications can either be made online or in paper format
- Supporting documentation including references will be required in order to make a decision on the application
All current postgraduate programmes are listed below:
3 & 4 Year Studentships
The School has a number of PhD Studentship positions available for 2011.
More about studentship opportunities
Arthritis Research UK Biomechanics and Bioengineering Centre Studentships
The Arthritis Research Campaign has selected Cardiff University to become its prestigious UK centre of excellence in biomechanics and bioengineering. The ARC and Cardiff University are committing £10M to apply cutting-edge expertise in engineering, bioscience, genetics and imaging to arthritis research in this new Centre. The centre actively promotes interdisciplinary training using PhD and Discipline Hopping schemes, interdisciplinary workshops and meetings.
More about ARC Biomechanics opportunities
Cancer Research UK PhD studentships
The Cardiff University Cancer Research UK Centre has clinical and non-clinical PhD studentships in both basic and translational cancer research. The Cancer Research UK training programme is designed to equip individuals with the combination of basic science and clinical knowledge that is essential for international quality modern cancer research.
More about Cancer Research UK opportunities
4-Year Wellcome Trust PhD in Integrative Neuroscience
Neuroscience & Mental Health Research Institute is a virtual Centre of Excellence for Neuroscience research. This is an umbrella organisation that draws together neuroscience expertise from across Cardiff University and the Cardiff & Vale NHS Trust.
More about Wellcome Trust opportunities
Master of Research (MRes) in Biosciences
The Master of Research (MRes) in Biosciences is a one-year programme designed to provide a valuable postgraduate qualification that enables individuals who wish to improve their research skills to undertake a research project in the laboratory of an internationally renowned scientist.
More about MRes in Biosciences