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Genetics PhD and MPhil

How to Apply

Apply for a PhD or MPhil in Genetics

  1. Search our staff research interests to make sure we offer PhD/MPhil supervision in the area you want to work in
  2. Draft a brief personal statement explaining why you would like to work in this area and describing any relevant research experience
  3. Prepare your supporting documents
  4. Submit your online application or apply by post

Our Department of Genetics - world-renowned for the discovery by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys of the technique of DNA fingerprinting - is an international centre for pioneering research into genetics and provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate education.

Our Research Degrees

The Department of Genetics offers supervision for the degrees of:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Full-Time and Part-Time
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Full-Time and Part-Time

PhD and MPhil Supervisors and Research Areas

We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in areas that are compatible with the research interests of our academic staff, which include:

  • Genetic Variation, Mutation, and Evolution
  • Microbial Genetics and Pathogenicity
  • Behavioural Genetics
  • Medical Genetics

PhD Studentships and Funding

Funded PhD studentships and other funding opportunities are advertised as they become available:

PhD and MPhil Description

Candidates are required to submit a written thesis of 50,000 words (PhD) or 30,000 words (MPhil) which is assessed in an oral examination. A higher limit of 80,000 words (PhD) or 50,000 words (MPhil) is allowed where the research is case-study based.

The thesis must be submitted for examination within the following periods of registration:

Minimum Maximum
PhD Full-Time Two Years Four Years
PhD Part-Time Three Years Six Years
MPhil Full-Time One Year Two Years
MPhil Part-Time Two Years Four Years

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