Study with us

We welcome applications for short research projects, masters' projects and doctoral study. 

If you are currently enrolled on the undergraduate MBiol programme, you can apply to do your 4th year research project with us. 

For new applicants, the Biology department runs unfunded programmes for master's and doctoral study. You may be eligible for internal and external scholarships to cover your tuition fees and living costs.

• MSc by Research in Biology
• DPhil in Biology

The following Doctoral Training Programmes are fully funded:

• DPhil in Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science
• Intelligent Earth CDT
• EcoWild (NERC CDT)
• Engineering Biology (EPSRC and BBSRC CDT)

Applications for most programmes are due in January. 

If you are interested in studying with us, contact Prof. Wright with a short proposal (~500 words) covering:

• the aims and objectives of your proposed project

• how it will fit into the lab's work

• how your experience and training will enable you to carry out the project

• the programme(s) you intend to apply for

Best of luck with your application!