Full time
3 years
23-SEP-24
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Cell Biology
Research
Programme description
Our PhD/MPhil Cell Biology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Cell Biology.
Advances in cell biology are at the cutting edge of biological research. The Faculty has considerable breadth and expertise underpinned by state-of-the-art facilities in confocal, electron and light microscopy.
Research is focused on understanding the molecular basis of cell division, signal transduction, organelle biogenesis and protein targeting, differentiation, adhesion and secretion. These investigations are carried out using a diversity of model animal, plant and microbial systems such as Drosophila, Caenorhabditis elegans, Xenopus, Arabidopsis thaliana, E. coli and yeasts, along with mammals, parasites and crops.
Examples of research topics include:
Career opportunities
Your postgraduate research degree will open up a range of career opportunities after you graduate.
For this course (per year)
£4,786
For this course (per year)
£27,000
We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.