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School of Biosciences
Postgraduate researchSection open
PhD and MPhil
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We offer a range of exciting postgraduate research opportunities to help you progress your scientific career to the next level.
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Postgraduate research opportunities at the School of Biosciences include a one-year MRes in Biosciences and one-year MRes in Stem Cell Neurobiology, as well as a wide range of three- and four-year research programmes. We also offer one-year taught MSc programmes in Global Ecology and Conservation, and Tissue Engineering.
Our courses are designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding required for a career in the biological or biomedical sciences. You will enjoy the freedom to investigate a cutting-edge topic in depth, working with leading researchers and with access to first-class facilities. We have a strong reputation for the quality of our research and attract large research grants from a variety of sources.
This valuable postgraduate qualification is designed to help you improve and develop your skills as a scientific researcher.
Our research degrees offer structured, well-supported programmes to help you develop your independent research skills.
Biosciences research programmes
Full details of our PhD and MRes programmes, including how to apply, are available in course finder.
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The School of Biosciences has an international reputation for its teaching and research, and offers some of the top research-led bioscience curricula in the UK. Supported by a range of high quality facilities, our topical courses and advanced research span the full range of the biomedical and life sciences, from cancer and neuroscience to ecosystems and molecular biology.
Email: biosischooloffice@cardiff.ac.uk
School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, The Sir Martin Evans Building, Museum Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3AX
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