PhD Biochemistry (PhD)
University of Bristol
| Application deadline: | Fixed in some cases. |
| Start date: | January 2014, February 2014, March 2014, April 2014, May 2014, June 2013, July 2013, August 2013, September 2013, October 2013, November 2013, December 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
| Project type: | Open, Predefined |
Description
As a highly research-active Department, our mission is to train the next generation of life scientists. We offer both three- and four-year PhD programmes. Our graduate students are highly successful with most students publishing at least one research paper during their studies.
The Department takes pride in the standard of its postgraduate programme. Over 75% of our students go on to postdoctoral research in academia and industry, both in the UK and abroad. Our remaining students use the transferable skills gained during their study to gain postgraduate level employment.
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Research groups
Research in the Department covers all aspects of modern biochemistry, and this is reflected in the wide range of postgraduate projects available.
The Department has an international reputation in Cell Biology, and is probably the best equipped Department in the UK for cell imaging techniques. Work in this theme covers intracellular trafficking, cell shape and movement, and the control of cell death and proliferation. We have recently obtained Wellcome Trust funding for six annual four-year PhD studentships in Dynamic Cell Biology.
The Department also has an international reputation for its research in Structural Biology and Biophysics, including rational drug design, mathematical modelling of protein structure and folding and pioneering work on the interactions between DNA and proteins.
Requirements
Entry requirements
Candidates should have (or be about to receive) an upper second class degree (or higher) in Biochemistry or a related subject.
Language requirements
An IELTS score of 6.5. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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