How do you do a PhD in biological sciences?

I'm in year 12 of A-levels and I really want to do a PhD in university but I'm really confused on what to do I've watched and researched a lot but I'm still not sure like if I do a bachelors degree do I spend an extra year doing masters in the same school or look for another school doing masters?

Then after I finish doing that what do I do next, I've heard doing research on a project or something but how do you find a project? Do you do it at the same university or can you go to another university? Sorry for the questions I am just very curious you can add any advice or tips too

I'm in year 12 of A-levels and I really want to do a PhD in university but I'm really confused on what to do I've watched and researched a lot but I'm still not sure like if I do a bachelors degree do I spend an extra year doing masters in the same school or look for another school doing masters?

Then after I finish doing that what do I do next, I've heard doing research on a project or something but how do you find a project? Do you do it at the same university or can you go to another university? Sorry for the questions I am just very curious you can add any advice or tips too

I'm in year 12 of A-levels and I really want to do a PhD in university but I'm really confused on what to do I've watched and researched a lot but I'm still not sure like if I do a bachelors degree do I spend an extra year doing masters in the same school or look for another school doing masters?

Then after I finish doing that what do I do next, I've heard doing research on a project or something but how do you find a project? Do you do it at the same university or can you go to another university? Sorry for the questions I am just very curious you can add any advice or tips too

Don’t worry about this, just follow your interests, if you are interested in research then try and get an internship after your first or second year at university. If you enjoy it, then you can dig a little deeper (also at university you’ll meet professors etc. Who can fill you in on how you find a PhD.

Hi guys,

I have ADHD, and holding 2.2 in BSc "Biomedical science" and Pass in MSc "Immunology and Immunotherapy". Does anyone know which university consider such application please?
Thanks in advance

In all honesty with these grades I think you’ll struggle to secure a PhD, and certainly not a funded application. Plenty of candidates have 1st & distinctions so I think it would be hard to look competitive. I also suspect most universities minimum grades may be an issue.

Thank you, I don't mind for self-funded application though

Tbh I think you’ll struggle for this as well, you certainly have more of a chance but it will still be difficult and you’ll need to put in a lot of research into finding opportunities.

I know at my institution the PhD requirements are a 1st at undergrad or merit at masters.

What would you recommend me?

Well it’s kind of how determined you are for a PhD.

If your willing to spend a significant amount of time researching lots of universities requirements and following up with potential supervisors about if they’ll consider you.

Also their is more to a PhD application then just grades, how you’ve performed on your dissertations, any research experience you have or knowledge in the niche you want to pursue also are part of the picture.

It’s not going to be easy though with your grades, so you have to be ready to accept rejections. I think you’ll struggle to find a place but that’s not saying you wont...

I know it would be complicated but I have decided to try my best. What universities would you recommend me for applying?

You’ll need to research these yourself, as it will be specific to your area of research interests.

I would definitely agree with the previous poster! I'm applying for PhDs starting in September and honestly I only really found out the ins and outs of how it works these past few months. Pick the uni and course you like for undergrad and go from there! You'll get a feel for lab work, and like others have suggested, you can get lab internships throughout your time at university (I'm currently on one now!).

Don't worry about the process now, enjoy your time as an undergrad but the basics are what others have said. A BSc (Undergrad) then optional masters (MSc) study then a PhD if you are interested in still doing one. This is done by applying directly to uni courses OR directly asking a person/lab, usually by responding to ads on findaphd. PhDs know you are young and are unlikely to have much research experience beyond the projects you do in the final year of your undergrad and potentially your masters so don't worry too much if you haven't been able to work on other projects/get internships but they do help!

Oh and you're not tied to a single university for any of this. You can have a different uni for your bachelors, masters, and PhD.

Hope that's somewhat helped you out, the big message being, don't stress about the details now! You have plenty of time.

Hi guys,

I have ADHD, and holding 2.2 in BSc "Biomedical science" and Pass in MSc "Immunology and Immunotherapy". Does anyone know which university consider such application please?
Thanks in advance

What would you recommend me?

Hi guys,

I have ADHD, and holding 2.2 in BSc "Biomedical science" and Pass in MSc "Immunology and Immunotherapy". Does anyone know which university consider such application please?
Thanks in advance

You might have better luck looking for a research/lab assistant post in a research group first. You'd have more of a chance of making a good impression with a PI and then if they're happy with your work and think you have the right skills for a PhD help you get funding for a PhD in their lab.

Thank you. What kind of labs?