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Our division within the School of Biological Sciences offers PhD degrees in Biomedical Sciences, which includes microbiology and molecular and cellular medicine.
As a PhD student at Reading, you'll have the opportunity to join international leaders in these fields.
The DTP is developing bioscientists with in-depth knowledge and technical expertise of food systems and biological processes across the agri-food system, from pre-farm to post-fork, to transform the food value chain and address sustainability challenges.
Find a PhD opportunity that aligns with your interests and career ambitions.
We want to ensure that your time spent with us is as rewarding as possible. To allow you to explore your various options, here's a list of some of currently available PhD opportunities across the School of Biological Sciences.
We do, however, offer many more options, so please contact us for further information. You can propose your own project that aligns with our research. Find out more about how to apply for a PhD.
We offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, so you can find the one that suits you and the topic you wish to study.
Part-time PhDs are available as well as full-time, so you can choose a mode of study that suits your circumstances.
Our PhD by Distance programme allows you to benefit from the expertise of a Reading-based supervisor, while conducting your research in a different location.
