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University of St Andrews: Biology
| Institution | University of St Andrews |
|---|---|
| Department | Biology |
| Web | http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
The School admits about 25 PhD students each year. Several of these are BBSRC funded. Any person with a good first degree from a recognised British, British Commonwealth or foreign University can be admitted to postgraduate studies. Students with qualifications equivalent to a degree may also apply for admission. The School of Biology at St Andrews comprises 55 academic staff, 95 postdoctoral researchers and over 100 postgraduate students. You will have the opportunity to undertake a research degree in your chosen subject area within a School where research interests span the breadth of biological science. Interdisciplinary studies are fostered by research centres in co-operation with other university schools.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | SCQF Level 12 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good first degree from a recognised UK, or overseas university; references; subject to an interview. All applicants whose 1st language is not English require: a good score in national qualifications in English from most western European countries (e.g. Germany, Sweden, Norway); IELTS 7.0; TOEFL: internet based 100/120; computer-based 250/300; paper-based 580/600; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (grade C or better); IB HL English (grade 6), or SL English (grade 6) if student was taught through the medium of English; EB English (75%-80%); standard grade 2, or GCSE, or IGCSE (grade C) in English. |
| Location | University of St Andrews St Katharine's West The Scores St Andrews KY16 9AX |
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