Postgraduate Degree

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

3 years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences Department of Biological Sciences

About this program

What you'll study and why it matters

Program Description

The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at the University of Sierra Leone is a research-intensive doctoral program designed to develop advanced knowledge and expertise in biology, biotechnology, and life sciences. The program prepares graduates for leadership roles in scientific research, academia, biotechnology, healthcare, and environmental management.

Career outcomes

Where graduates go after completion

Career Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

University Lecturer or Academic Researcher in Biological Sciences

Research Scientist in Biotechnology, Healthcare, or Environmental Agencies

Molecular Biologist, Microbiologist, or Geneticist

Consultant in Environmental Management or Biotechnological Innovation

Policy Analyst in Health, Agriculture, or Environmental Sectors

Laboratory Director or Principal Investigator

Postdoctoral Researcher in Biological or Life Sciences

Advisor on Science Policy, Sustainability, and Technological Development

Graduates are prepared for careers in universities, research institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, NGOs, and for advanced postdoctoral research in biology, life sciences, or related disciplines.

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