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- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- PhD 3 years, MPhil 1 year
- Entry requirements
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We require:
- An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject
- AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution
- OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time.
NB In exceptional circumstances, we may consider an application from a student without both an undergraduate and post-graduate degree. For example, if they have a first/distinction and research experience.
The four-year programme is strongly recommended for anyone who:
- has not studied in the UK before;
- has not completed specific research methods training at master's level and received 'very good' grades;
- has not completed a research dissertation at master's level and received 'very good' grades;
- has not scored at least 6.5 in all areas of the IELTS (or equivalent) if English is not their first language.
For students who which to study via distance learning there are additional criteria to support effective communication, for more information please see entry requirements section.
- How to apply
- You should complete the online application form to apply for this programme. On the online application form select PhD Nursing for the 3 year programme, or the relevant PT/DL options. Ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission, or this may delay the processing of your application.
Early application is advisable. We cannot accept late applications without prior agreement via the Doctoral Academy.
Application deadlines
Home applicants - apply by 15 July
Overseas (including EU nationals) applicants - apply by 1 st week of June
Programme options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| MPhil | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Programme overview
- Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own project.
- Access some of the best research facilities in the world at both the University and in hospitals around Greater Manchester.
- Undergo training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through the Doctoral Academy's training programme.
- Conduct research at a university ranked 6th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2020).
Open days
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2021, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PhD (full-time)
UK students (per annum): £4,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £19,500 -
PhD (part-time)
UK students (per annum): TBC
International, including EU, students (per annum): £9,750 -
PhD (full-time distance learning)
UK students (per annum): £4,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £19,500 -
PhD (part-time distance learning)
UK students (per annum): TBC
International, including EU, students (per annum): £9,750
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Contact name
- Admissions
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 275 5608
- admissions.doctoralacademy@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/
- School/Faculty
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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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