Program Overview

Biological Sciences

Key Facts

• Qualification: DProf
• Course duration: 3 years
• Available for: September start 2025, January start 2026

Typical Entry Requirements

• Entry Requirements: UK Bachelors (Honours) degree or equivalent, equivalent professional experience
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
• Other Requirements: Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application

Course Description

The AU DProf programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of AU staff who have expertise in the topic of study. Taught modules such as ‘Leadership for Researchers’ allow students to reflect on their own professional experience which can then be applied to research settings, while modules focusing on quantitative and qualitative research methods provide students with the skills required to collect and analyse data. The ‘Pilot Study’ module allows students to test their research skills by designing and analysing a small-scale project using their own research data. In the first year of study the supervisory team supports students to complete the taught modules, and in the second and third year of study supervisors work closely with students to undertake research on the chosen topic area.

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