PhDs in Life Sciences
We offer a range of different programmes. Some involve rotation projects whilst others are focused on a single research area.
Within the School of Life Sciences (SLS), we investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying health and disease in humans, animals, plants, parasites and bacteria. There are many reasons to join us!
- Our discovery research cuts across many themes, we promote interdisciplinarity and have close links with industry
- The University of Dundee is the top ranked University in the UK for Biological Sciences research (REF 2021)
- You’ll have access to specialist staff and equipment to support your research
- You’ll join our SLS Postgraduate Researcher community (PiCLS), with a dedicated society to foster professional and social engagement within SLS
- You’ll be supported by dedicated Professional Services and Academic Staff along your research journey, providing pastoral support, training and mentoring.
Life Science PGR office contacts
We encourage prospective PGR students to contact us directly to find out more about our PhD opportunities.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Gail Guild | PhD office | [email protected] |
| Nikki Wilson | PhD office | [email protected] |
| David High | BARIToNE CTP Manager | [email protected] |
| Dr Edgar Huitema | Principal Investigator, Director for the Professional Doctorate Programme, Head of Postgraduate Studies | [email protected] |
