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PhD/MPhil in Bioscience (including Microbiology and Infection, Cardiovascular Science and Ageing and Lifelong Health)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    27-JAN-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Bioscience and related areas, you will:Work with leading experts in the field. We are home to one of the highest concentrations of research excellence in the UK, with expertise in microbiology, cardiovascular pathology, healthy ageing, genetics, and cell and molecular biology.Choose from our flexible study pathways. You can pursue full- or part-time research on our PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research programmes.Join a thriving intellectual community. You will be a member of our Centre for Bioscience, which carries out cutting-edge research into the main burdens on UK health and well-being in the 21st century.Network with industry and practitioners. We work closely with industry partners, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology companies. We also have extensive links with clinical teams in the Central Manchester Foundation Trust and throughout the North West.Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities. Your research will be enhanced by our recent significant investment in our facilities to support research into ageing, vascular pathology and microbiology.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. We provide training in research methodologies and transferable skills to equip you for careers in academia or in industry.

Application deadline

19/02/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    53rd

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    55th out of 87 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    113 50%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    49th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    38th

    15

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