The University of Dundee, Scotland, is one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for its expertise across a range of disciplines

Dundee

The University of Dundee, Scotland, is one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for its expertise across a range of disciplines

This is an image of the College of Life Sciences at night

CLS complex at night

This is an image of the College of Life Sciences at night

Students displaying their posters at the PiCLS Symposium

PiCLS Poster Session

Students displaying their posters at the PiCLS Symposium

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PiCLS is the CLS Students' Association.  It organises many events and provides support to all students undertaking a PhD in the CLS.

PiCLS

PiCLS is the CLS Students' Association. It organises many events and provides support to all students undertaking a PhD in the CLS.

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PhD students have the opportunity to attend many research seminars and talks aimed at improving their knowledge and generic skills base.

Careers Seminar

PhD students have the opportunity to attend many research seminars and talks aimed at improving their knowledge and generic skills base.

Your PhD studies are over.  It's time to celebrate with your fellow students and other colleagues.

Celebration

Your PhD studies are over. It's time to celebrate with your fellow students and other colleagues.

Introduction

There are many reasons why one would want to do a PhD in the College of Life Sciences at Dundee.  With more that 1000 staff and research students and external funding in excess of £50 million per year, the College is one of the largest and most productive research institutes in Europe.  Our reputation is genuinely global and is reflected in the fact that researchers in our laboratories represent no fewer than 58 different nationalities.  Students in the College receive a great deal of support from their peers via the PhD student association (PiCLS) and the postdoctoral association (CLSPA).

Students in Dundee have ready access to state of the art sports facilities and the beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Dundee is within easy reach for those who prefer to participate in outdoor activities.  In addition, Dundee University Students' Association has been voted one of the best in the UK.

Scientific Facilities

The College of Life Sciences has a range of core facilities and research infrastructure to support world-class research. A variety of scientific and technical services are available to research staff within the College of Life Sciences and, in some cases, to external clients.

View our projects

These projects are currently available for students wishing to commence their studies during the 2012/13 academic year.

Aims of the PhD Programme

Read about the aims of the PhD Programme in Dundee

Read what our students have to say

Students who have finished their studies tell us about their experiences as a postgraduate PhD student in Dundee.