London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhil/PhD Biology in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck, University of London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
13,500
(c. USD17,992.53)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
An MPhil/PhD represents a high-level postgraduate research program demanding innovative study and completion of an extensive thesis ranging from 60,000 to 100,000 words. At Birkbeck, students begin enrolled in an MPhil program before progressing to PhD status upon demonstrating satisfactory advancement within the first one to two years. Securing an appropriate academic supervisor at Birkbeck - one possessing the necessary expertise to mentor and assist throughout your research journey - is essential. Discover additional details about pursuing a research degree at Birkbeck.
PhD candidates in the Department of Biological Sciences join a vibrant research community spanning Birkbeck and University College London. The department also contributes to the Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology (ISMB), an interdisciplinary hub for cutting-edge research that combines chemical and physical science methodologies to explore the molecular foundations of biological systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must usually achieve a minimum upper-second class (2:1) UK honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
TOEFL IBT - Standard requirement - 79 (reading - 18, writing - 23, listening - 19, speaking - 19)
Tuition
GBP
13,500