Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
Research degrees
We have a vibrant postgraduate community and can offer supervision in a wide range of subject areas, including:
- Genetic variation, mutation, and evolution
- Microbial genetics and pathology
- Behavioural genetics
- Medical genetics
- Plant and fungal cell and molecular genetics
- Teaching research
Apply for a PhD or MPhil in Genetics.
We provide a stimulating and supportive environment for research degree study, and our research student training is fully integrated and forms an important component of the Departmental Research Programme. We aims to develop our postgraduate researchers into mature and independent research scientists possessing highly marketable scientific skills.
Application
- How to apply for a research degree at Leicester
- View current research projects available within the Department
Fees and funding
- Find out more about current fees
- Learn about studentships and scholarship opportunities in the College of Life Sciences
Enquiries
General enquiries: geneticspgr@le.ac.uk
For academic enquiries, please contact the project supervisor directly, or contact our Postgraduate Admissions Tutor:
Dr Celia May
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
+44 (0)116 252 3413
cam5@le.ac.uk