Complex Living Systems | University of Exeter

Course summary

Leading edge approaches including genome editing, advanced imaging, stem cell biology, mathematical modelling, neuroscience, single cell/molecule technologies
An interdisciplinary training programme tailored to the individual student
A supervisory team from different disciplines
The opportunity to formulate your own project
A modern, inclusive environment that is passionately committed to your development.
Fully funded places including personal stipend and training budget

Modern scientific innovation involves the integration of diverse disciplines and the bridging of pure and application-oriented research. This requires a new generation of scientists who are trained to think and experiment beyond traditional boundaries. The recently established Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter, provides this opportunity by housing world leading Biologists, Physicists, Mathematicians, Computational Scientists and Engineers using cutting-edge technologies.

Our mission is to understand life across all scales - from individual atoms to whole organisms - and to discover approaches for improving health and treating disease. We are pleased to announce the first call for our interdisciplinary PhD programme for the autumn 2020 intake. We wish to recruit the best and most imaginative students from across the full range of disciplines to join our thriving community of over 60 PhD students.

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.

How to apply

International applicants

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.

For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

Entry requirements

For all research degrees you will normally be required to have obtained or expect to obtain a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree. You will need at least a 2:1 or its equivalent in order to be considered by any of the main funding bodies. For some programmes we also consider evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience.

Where an applicant has taken or is taking, more than one academic qualification that meets our entry requirements, the University reserves the right to make an offer on the most recent academic qualification.

Specific requirements for programmes
Entry requirements for research programmes vary and are dependent on your previous academic qualifications, experience and personal qualities. Please see individual research topic pages and also contact your Faculty of interest to discuss your suitability.

For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.

Sponsorship information

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.