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Doctorate Biology in Scotland
31 degrees at 7 universities in Scotland.
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- All subjects
- Doctorate Biology and Life Sciences
- Doctorate Applied Biology
- Doctorate Applied Life Sciences
- Doctorate Biochemistry
- Doctorate Bioengineering
- Doctorate Biology
- Doctorate Biomedical Sciences
- Doctorate Biometry
- Doctorate Biotechnology
- Doctorate Botany
- Doctorate Cell Biology
- Doctorate Ecology
- Doctorate Evolutionary Biology
- Doctorate Genetics
- Doctorate Human Biology
- Doctorate Human Biology and Biomedicine
- Doctorate Human Genetics
- Doctorate Human Physiology
- Doctorate Hydrobiology
- Doctorate Marine Biology
- Doctorate Medical Biochemistry
- Doctorate Medical Microbiology
- Doctorate Microbiology
- Doctorate Molecular Biology
- Doctorate Mycology
- Doctorate Natural History
- Doctorate Neuroscience
- Doctorate Parasitology
- Doctorate Toxicology
- Doctorate Virology
- Doctorate Zoology
Systems Biology PhD
Systems Biology PhD
Systems biology emphasises a multi-level, integrative approach to understanding how living organisms work. With our close links to the polyomics facility, we apply a full range of post-genomic technologies...Read more
(4.3)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Biological and Environmental Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences has a global reputation for cutting edge research, incorporating theoretical, empirical and experimental studies on plants, animals and microbes, spanning from gene to...Read more
(4)
- 36 months Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 60 months Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Evolutionary Analysis PhD
Evolutionary Analysis PhD
PhD project outlines We address a broad range of fundamental and applied evolutionary problems via the identification and analysis of genetic and phenotypic variability underlying biodiversity at all...Read more
(4.3)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Ageing, Health and Welfare PhD
Ageing, Health and Welfare PhD
OVERVIEW Ageing affects almost all species, but the rate at which it occurs varies considerably among and within species. People are now living much longer than previous generations, with ageing being...Read more
(4.3)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Molecular Genetics PhD/MSc (Research)
Molecular Genetics PhD/MSc (Research)
Our research lies at the interface of organismal, functional and systems biology. Our principal investigators are internationally-recognised for their research on insect functional genomics, mechanism...Read more
(4.3)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Microbiology PhD
Microbiology PhD
Our interests lie in the interaction between bacterial pathogens and their hosts at the mucosal interface. We study key virulence determinants of bacterial pathogens and the host factors that influence...Read more
(4.3)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Parasitology PhD
Parasitology PhD
Our portfolio covers many aspects of parasitology research from molecules to cells and whole organisms to populations. Research activities are based around skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology,...Read more
(4.3)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Systems Biology Integrated PhD programmes
Systems Biology Integrated PhD programmes
Systems biology emphasises a multi-level, integrative approach to understanding how living organisms work. With our close links to the polyomics facility, we apply a full range of post-genomic technologies...Read more
(4.3)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
Virology PhD
Virology PhD
Virology research is carried out in the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research. Our expertise ranges from molecular virology to in vivo pathogenesis, virus–cell interaction, viral immunology,...Read more
(4.3)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Neuroscience & Psychology PhD
Neuroscience & Psychology PhD
We strive to understand the central nervous system at multiple levels of function, from cells to cognition to social interactions. Our approaches range from molecular, cellular and experimental systems...Read more
(4.3)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 5 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Neuroscience & Psychology Integrated PhD Programme
Neuroscience & Psychology Integrated PhD Programme
We strive to understand the central nervous system at multiple levels of function, from cells to cognition to social interactions. Our approaches range from molecular, cellular and experimental systems...Read more
(4.3)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine MD
Diabetes, Renal, Endocrine & Metabolic Medicine MD
We offer a range of postgraduate research opportunities within our Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences. Overview Our collective expertise spans molecular and biomarker/ “-omic” techniques...Read more
(4.3)
- 2 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 4 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Translational Neuroscience PhD
Translational Neuroscience PhD
Research profile We are looking to recruit outstanding postgraduate candidates to join our prestigious Wellcome Trust four-year PhD programme in Translational Neuroscience. This is a prestigious, and...Read more
(4.2)
- 4 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
Neuroscience PhD
Neuroscience PhD
The PhD, in Neuroscience, is a research-based degree, normally conducted over a period of 3 years (or 6 years if taken on a part-time basis), under the supervision of one or more members of the School’s...Read more
(3.9)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 6 years Part time degree
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering PhD
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering PhD
The Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (IB3) is focused on applying advances in the chemical, physical, and engineering sciences to enable and enhance life science research. ...Read more
(3.9)
- 42 months Full time degree: £4,380 per year (UK/EU)
Infertility Research MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD
Infertility Research MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD
Overview This is a potential research degree area, subject to the approval of the University. If you are interested in undertaking a research degree in this area. Research and knowledge exchange within...Read more
(4.1)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 6 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Wellcome 4-Year PhD Programme in Integrated Molecular, Cellular and Translational Biology
Wellcome 4-Year PhD Programme in Integrated Molecular, Cellular and Translational Biology
The Wellcome Trust Integrated molecular, cellular and translational biology programme combines scientific excellence with a commitment to improving the working environment and transition support for trainees. ...Read more
(4.2)
- 4 years Full time degree
Genomics and Experimental Medicine PhD
Genomics and Experimental Medicine PhD
Research profile The University of Edinburgh Centre for Genomics and Experimental Medicine (CGEM) is part of the MRC / University of Edinburgh Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM). ...Read more
(4.2)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 6 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Genetics and Molecular Medicine (MRC Human Genetics Unit) PhD
Genetics and Molecular Medicine (MRC Human Genetics Unit) PhD
Research profile The MRC Human Genetics Unit discovers how changes in our DNA impact our lives. We combine the latest computational and experimental technologies to investigate how our genomes work...Read more
(4.2)
- 3 years Full time degree: £4,407 per year (UK/EU)
- 6 years Part time degree: £2,204 per year (UK/EU)
Integrative Physiology (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) PhD
Integrative Physiology (Biomedical Sciences - Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) PhD
The Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences (CDBS) carries out research at molecular, cellular, systems and behavioural levels to understand fundamental mechanisms and pathways relevant to brain and body...Read more
(4.2)
- 3 year Full time degree
- 6 year Part time degree