MRes Medical Sciences

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.

We welcome applications from intercalating medical and dental students from The University of Manchester and other UK institutions, as well as medical and dental graduates and international medical graduates who can demonstrate relevant experience and commitment to biomedical research.

Intercalating students at Manchester are required to have satisfactory achievement in Years 1 to 3 or 4 of the MBChB course. For University of St Andrews students studying at Manchester, this includes the three-year degree and the following one or two years spent in Manchester (Years 3 and 4 of the Manchester MBChB course).

International students must have an equivalent classification to the MBChB and should refer to entry requirements from your country for further information.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS : 6.5 overall with 6.5 in all components

See further information about requirements for your country .

We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course, please check the Pre-sessional English webpage for full details.

Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course. If you wish to be considered for a pre-sessional course please contact the admissions team pgtaughtmedicine@manchester.ac.uk .

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

You need to be able to demonstrate relevant work experience in your chosen pathway.

On receipt of all required supporting documentation your application will be reviewed by the relevant Course Director. Applicants are considered on an academic and relevant professional experience basis, based on all information provided.

Entry to this course will be on the basis of academic recommendation by the Hospital Dean and interview.

For the interview, all applicants are requested to present a five-minute talk with PowerPoint slides on a topic of medical research interest. This can be based around a single academic paper, an academic paper that has received media coverage or your own research experience.

You are expected to present a structured presentation with use of graphical and pictorial material as appropriate.

The presentation will be followed by a panel-led discussion of the material presented, followed by questions relating to career aspirations, motivation for a career in medical research and current research interests.

We accept medical graduates as external overseas applicants.

CAS information

Self-funded international applicants for this course will be required to pay a deposit of £1,000 towards their tuition fees before a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) is issued. This deposit will only be refunded if immigration permission is refused. We will notify you about how and when to make this payment.

Please upload a copy of your current valid passport with your application showing the photograph page with your application. For CAS purposes, this must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the date the passport is valid until, which must be later than the date of your planned arrival in the UK, and the start date of your course.

You cannot use your CAS to apply for a visa more than three months before the start date of your course, the Admissions Team will be in contact at the appropriate time.

Your CAS number is only valid for one Tier 4 application.

Deferrals are considered on an individual basis. Successful applicants may defer entry to the course for up to one year.

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again.

Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.

The course comprises five compulsory components including - four taught components and one research placement:

• research skills units
• clinical masterclass
• tutorials
• practical skills in biomedicine
• one full-time research placement.

For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service .