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Postgraduate research

Discover your future

Research your passion. Unlock your potential.

Funded programmes for 2027/28

Discover our range of fully funded PhD opportunities for 2027/28 entry including our brand new MRC North West Doctoral Programme in Medical Sciences.

MRC NWDP in Medical Sciences

Start your journey to postgraduate research.

Ready to engage in groundbreaking research in a field you’re passionate about, want to unlock your potential and shape the future of biological, medical and healthcare science?

Tackle real world challenges in health and science, make a difference and discover your future with postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester.

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• Your next steps to postgraduate research
• More about postgraduate research
• Getting started and applying
• Projects, programmes and degrees
• Funding and fees
• Supervisors
• Why Manchester?
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Discover your future

A PhD is a journey of growth, challenge and discovery that demands resilience, dedication and drive.

If you have the passion and potential to take the next step as a postgraduate researcher at Manchester, you’ll be supported to push boundaries and contribute to pioneering discoveries as part of an inclusive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary research community.

Funded programmes for 27/28

Discover our range of fully funded PhD programmes for 2027/28 entry.

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Webinars

Register your place at one of our upcoming webinars for prospective applicants which cover where to start when considering postgraduate research, available funding and more.

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Integrated 1+3 PhD

Considering self-funded postgraduate study in the UK? Discover our Integrated 1+3 PhD programme and progress from Master's to PhD through one structured four-year pathway.

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Project proposals

Secured funding and interested in proposing your own research? Explore our step-by-step guide to self-proposed PhDs.

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Getting started and applying

Whether you’re completely new to postgraduate research or you’re considering applying to join us, explore our step-by-step guide to the application and admissions process.

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Projects, programmes and degrees

Find a project that inspires your postgraduate research journey or find out more about the types of postgraduate research degrees we offer.

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Funding and fees

Discover the wide range of funded studentships and scholarships we have to offer or learn more about postgraduate research fees.

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Supervisors

Learn more about the importance of contacting a supervisor before you apply and the crucial role they play when you start your postgraduate research.

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Why Manchester?

Explore why you should choose to start your postgraduate research journey in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester.

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Find out when you can visit us on campus or online, what PhD life at Manchester is like, or get in touch with our admissions team.

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