Imperial College London (QS #2)

United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Microbiology, Plant Science, Environmental Biology, Biochemistry, related biological sciences.

At least 3.3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
PTE
69
DUOLINGO
125

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 0

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Resume
Personal Statement
General LOR
Master SOP
Academic LOR
Portfolio

Application Deadlines

	SSCP DTP (Main Funding Route)	President's PhD Scholarship - Final	Project-specific (Surviving Small)	Project-specific (Other funded projects)
Fall	Jan 12, 2026	Jan 12, 2026	May 31, 2026	Jun 1, 2026

Fees and Funding

Program-specific international fees (2025–26) are approximately GBP 35,500–38,900 per year; departmental estimates list GBP 28,000–30,000 per year. Total tuition for a 3.5–4 year program estimated GBP 98,700–120,000. Many joint Kew-Imperial projects are fully funded, covering full tuition and providing a living stipend (examples: ~GBP 21,805 + GBP 2,000 London allowance for 2026–27; other stipend ranges GBP 21,237–25,224).