Biology

Newcastle University
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months

About this course

Join us for your MPhil or PhD in Biology. Our research-active academic staff will support you. Supervision is available in a number of research areas.

Our biology research has a focus on understanding biological and ecological systems. We're using our findings to solve global problems.

Ecology and conservation

Our Ecology and Conservation Research group works to understand patterns observed in nature - species and habitats. This often includes anthropogenic effects.

We collaborate with a variety of organisations concerned with species and habitat conservation, including statutory responsibility. We work with research partners and conservation practitioners from the UK and across the globe.

Our research covers:

  • genetics

  • conservation

  • human-wildlife interactions

  • ecology

    Biological, clinical and environmental systems modelling

    The Modelling, Evidence and Policy group focuses on analysing the structure and dynamics of complex biological and clinical systems. We have a specific interest in investigating spatially and temporally heterogeneous processes in biology. We are driven by practical problem-solving through the use of modelling.

    Applied and environmental biology

    We research organisms and processes of commercial and environmental importance. Our experimental approaches include:

  • genomics

  • molecular biology

  • biochemistry

  • physiology

    Some examples of the commercial applications we develop include:

  • natural products discovery

  • creation of novel antimicrobials and biopesticides

  • sustainable methods of reducing food spoilage

  • microbes involved in biofuel production

  • uses of microbes in bioremediation of polluted environments

    As a Biology PhD student, you'll play an important role in our active research portfoli.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    36 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Scheme
    Undergraduate

    Offered by

    Newcastle University

    Newcastle upon Tyne

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