Once discussions have taken place with a potential supervisor, and a topic for the thesis has been agreed on, a proposal for the research is put by the applicant and the supervisor to the School of Biological Science Research Committee for approval, following which formal enrolment can take place. The broad subject areas in which the School of biological Sciences supervises PhD study are listed below. In addition, collaborative supervision arrangements can be made with staff in external organisations which cover various aspects of agricultural, health, marine, conservation and environmental research. Biochemistry Botany Cell and Developmental Biology Ecology Genetics and Molecular Biology Physiology Zoology Enquiries Intending applicants should disucss their ideas or interests in a specific area of research with a member of the academic staff most closely allied with their field of interest. The University offers a number of PhD scholarships on a competitive basis.
Some Funding is available to support teaching assistance.
In order to qualify as a teaching assistant applicants will need to be familiar with the content of some of the School's undergraduate papers, and have good communication skills. Enquiries should be addressed through the mbmer of staff, or postgraduate coordinator with whom thesis topic discussions are taking place. The purpose of the Diploma is to provide an opportunity for graduates to advance in a new direction in the biological sciences, with the objective of a more applied focus to the research project.