Biotechnology (Biological, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)

Explore biological, agricultural and environmental sciences research with our course at Newcastle University.<br/><br/>We invite proposals for MPhil and PhD biotechnology projects in the fields of biological, agricultural and environmental sciences.<br/><br/>This biotechnology PhD and MPhil sits in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE).<br/><br/>Research Areas<br/>Our biological, agricultural and environmental sciences research focuses on:<br/>- the search and discovery of commercially significant natural products<br/><br/><br/>- the production of crops with novel traits<br/><br/><br/>- the fundamental role played by micro-organisms in the turnover of pollutants<br/><br/><br/>- the production of high-value novel compounds, including pharmaceuticals and pesticides<br/><br/><br/>Your development<br/>Well provide you with a comprehensive research training programme. This includes training in professional skills and research techniques. Well also support your personal development. We have a thriving postgraduate research culture and great support for international students.<br/><br/>Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE) researcher development programme <br/>Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:<br/>- perform better as a researcher<br/><br/><br/>- boost your career prospects<br/><br/><br/>- broaden your impact<br/><br/><br/>Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.<br/><br/>You’ll cover:<br/>- techniques for effective research<br/><br/><br/>- methods for better collaborative working<br/><br/><br/>- essential professional standards and requirements<br/><br/><br/>Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.<br/><br/>Find out more about the SAgE researcher development programme<br/><br/>Doctoral training and partnerships<br/>There are opportunities to undertake your PhD at Newcastle within a:<br/>- Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)<br/><br/><br/>- Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP)<br/><br/><br/>Being part of a CDT or DTP has many benefits:<br/>- they combine research expertise and training of a number of leading universities, academic schools and academics.<br/><br/><br/>- you’ll study alongside a cohort of other PhD students<br/><br/><br/>- they’re often interdisciplinary<br/><br/><br/>- your PhD will normally be funded<br/><br/><br/>Find out more about doctoral training and partnerships<br/><br/>If there are currently opportunities available in your subject area you’ll find them when you search for funding in the fees and funding section on this course.<br/><br/>The following centres/partnerships below may have PhD opportunities available in your subject area in the future:<br/>- Sustainable Electric Propulsion Centre for Doctoral Training<br/><br/><br/>- EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities (ReNU)<br/>