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University of Portsmouth, PhD, Biological Sciences

 United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration
Study modePart-time Start date Sep, Feb Durationyears: 6
Study modeFull-time Start date Sep, Feb Durationyears: 3
Research projects cover a broad range of topics, both fundamental and applied including: DNA-protein interactions; protein engineering; NMR structure determination of proteins; molecular biophysics; molecular embryology; molecular design and mode of operation of insecticides; phylogenetic studies of marine fungi and marine biology; immunology, infection and immunity; transcription factors and gene expression; developmental biology of vertebrates (Xenopus); microbial decay of materials; environmental monitoring and biotechnology; structure and mechanism of restriction and modification enzymes; molecular biology of cancer; DNA and RNA structure; and chromatin structure.

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The University offers superb facilities in a vibrant waterfront location in the City of Portsmouth, with many shops, pubs, bars and restaurants around. Portsmouth has good road and rail links to other major cities. Just 90 minutes by direct train from the centre of London, Portsmouth is also within easy reach of Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports. As a busy ferry port, it is a gateway to the continent with regular sailings to France and Spain.