• Applications to study within WildCRU must be made with a named WildCRU supervisor to the Biology Department. 

• Prospective students should contact eligible supervisors before submitting a formal application and ideally develop their proposal under a potential supervisors guidance.

• Admission to the course may not include funding. Offers can be made with or without an associated scholarship. Applicants should be aware of the potential financial responsibilities: Fees and Funding Information. 

• Application stages: 

1. Initial meeting with prospective supervisor 
2. Development of research proposal with prospective supervisors support
3. Formal application to the programme 
4. Departmental interview (if selected) 
5. Offer of a place (if accepted) 
6. Funding consideration 
7. Funding interview (if applicable) 
8. Funding offer (if awarded)