In brief, candidates are required to satisfy two principal eligibility conditions (Residence and Qualification)

Residence

• British nationals who have lived in the UK all their lives are eligible.

• Also eligible are non-British nationals who have settled status AND have been resident in the UK for 3 years immediately prior to the date of the start of the course.

• EU nationals who have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for three years immediately prior to the date of start of the course;

• EU nationals not resident in the UK are eligible for a fees-only award. In the event of receiving such an award, you would have to make separate arrangements to defray the costs of accommodation and subsistence.

• EEA and Swiss nationals (EEA migrant workers) should refer to the full guidelines to check eligibility

Academic requirement

• Those who have a 1st or a 2.1 undergraduate degree in a relevant field are eligible.
• Those who have a 2.2 and an additional Masters degree in a relevant field may be eligible.
• Those who have a 2.2 and at least three years post-graduate experience in a relevant field may be eligible.
• Those with degrees abroad (as well as, perhaps, postgraduate experience) may be eligible if their qualifications are deemed equivalent to any of the above

Full eligibility can be viewed on the BBSRC website.