Overview

National, regional, and local governments, organisations, and authorities are beginning to realise that they need highly trained people in healthcare ethics and law. This means now is a good time to aim for the highest academic qualifications in the field.

Traditional graduate studies for a research degree do not offer the ethical and legal knowledge or the comprehensive training needed for cutting-edge research into bioethics and medical jurisprudence. A more structured approach is called for.

Career opportunities

A PhD in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence from The University of Manchester can lead to careers in academic and clinical research, as well as enhance a career in medicine and other healthcare and legal professions.

Programme Structure

Structure:

This programme is designed to provide a solid skills basis for independent research, and to guide you steadily towards the completion of a structured doctoral thesis, which is based on publishable journal articles and book chapters.
The programme itself is unique in its combination of group sessions in research methods and presentation events which are designed to ensure a genuine sense of community among researchers, and friendly but consistent supervision by world-class scholars in the field.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

66

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Philosophy Legal Studies Health Sciences View 83 other PhDs in Philosophy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

66

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and
Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent); or
A suitable period (normally at least three years) of validated professional experience in a relevant field.

Tuition Fee

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International

21500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

International (distance learning option): £10,750 per year

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Various funding opportunities are available to students applying for the three year PhD degree course. In addition to submitting the relevant scholarship application(s), applicants must submit the PhD application by mid-March at the latest.

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