Biological Sciences

The Biological Sciences MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is committed to ensuring that our research students are given the training and support to develop high-level professional skills required for careers in academia, commercial or public sectors.

Our location in the South West enables us to undertake a wide range of biological science research, from cell and molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry through to evolutionary, environmental, ecological and conservation studies. Our research groups reflect the interests and expertise of our staff, ensuring that we are able to optimise the knowledge of our academic experts.

Key facts

• While many of our research degree graduates choose to continue their scientific research, others have embarked on careers in a variety of other sectors.
• Some of the Masters by Research graduates from the Biological Sciences Biological Sciences programme at The University of Exeter The University of Exeter have progressed to further study, but many have sought employment on graduation.

Courses include:

• Biochemistry and Molecular Microbiology

• Cell and Developmental Biology

• Disease Ecology and Evolution

• Ecosystems

• Environmental Biology

• Marine Ecology

• Medical Mycology

• Microbial Evolutionary Ecology

• Plant and Algal Biology