Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil Biology - Plant Cell and Molecular Genetics in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,850
(c. USD29,238.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology conducts diverse research spanning physicochemical processes to cellular and developmental biology. Doctoral candidates undertake an autonomous research initiative supervised by faculty advisors. Typically, full-time students finish within 3.0-3.5 years, while part-time students have 6.0-6.5 years. An additional year (or remaining portion) may be utilized for thesis preparation. The dissertation, limited to 50,000 words, must present novel findings worthy of publication. Final degree conferral requires successful oral defense of the thesis during a viva voce examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelors) degree with at least first class or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
Draft a brief (1,000 words maximum) personal statement.
Prepare your supporting documents: With your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements
IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) - Minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum component score 5.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Internet-based test - Minimum overall score 90 and minimum component score 20
Draft a brief (1,000 words maximum) personal statement.
Prepare your supporting documents: With your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements
IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) - Minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum component score 5.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Internet-based test - Minimum overall score 90 and minimum component score 20
Tuition
GBP
21,850