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Apply using the Applicant Portal
The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.
An application is only complete when:
- you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
- you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
- your referees have provided their references.
If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.
Applicants must secure the support of a supervisor before their application will be considered.
Selection Process
Applications are considered as they are received, on a rolling basis. Applicants should expect to hear whether they have been successful within eight weeks of submitting their completed application and required supporting documents.
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Further information on How To Apply
Things You'll Need
In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
If required - you can check using our tool - Proposed Supervisor
You must contact a supervisor and find out if they can accommodate you in their research group before applying. For more information on finding a supervisor, see below. - Project title (M)
- Research summary (M)
- Research experience (M)
- Research proposal (M)
- Statement of Interest (M)
Gates Cambridge Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:
See Gates Cambridge for more information.
How to Find a Supervisor
If you are interested in applying for this PhD course, you will need to identify a potential supervisor and find out if they can accommodate you in their research group. Make contact with them to discuss ideas for research projects and, if at all possible, to arrange a visit.
You can browse our research pages, to discover the fields of expertise in the Department and who best to make contact with, depending on your research interests.
The Department of Zoology maintains a list of research projects advertised by potential supervisors, some of which are linked to available funding. You are welcome to apply for a specified project or to suggest and develop your own with your potential supervisor.
As detailed above, applicants to this course should, therefore, ensure they identify and name a potential supervisor in their application form.