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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Part Time
Sep 2026
8 Year
Our location in the South West enables us to undertake a wide range of biological science research, from cell and molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry through to evolutionary, environmental, ecological and conservation studies. Our research groups reflect the interests and expertise of our staff, ensuring that we are able to optimise the knowledge of our academic experts. Our research is organised into nine distinct research themes: Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology; Cell and Developmental Biology; Disease Ecology and Evolution; Ecosystems; Environmental Biology; Marine Ecology; Medical Mycology; Microbial Evolutionary Ecology; Plant and Algal Biology.
