Overview

About the programme

We offer comprehensive academic coverage across the chemical sciences and in all the core sub-disciplines of chemistry. We have strong research links with more than 80 different companies and more than 150 overseas universities and research institutes.

State-of-the-art equipment, new laboratories and first-rate spectroscopic services support and compliment the programme's activities. Each Biotechnology student at The University of Manchester has at least one supervisor and an advisor with pastoral responsibility.

Programme Structure

The Department has particular strengths in:

biological chemistry and organic synthesis
computational and theoretical chemistry
materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer)
magnetic resonance and structural chemistry
radiochemistry and environmental chemistry
nanoscience
biochemistry
bioinformatics and biotechnology
genetics and gene expression
molecular biology
microbiology
structural biology
neuroscience
pharmacology
toxicology
biomolecular sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects’ deadlines.

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 16 other PhDs in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).
In your application you'll need to include; your chosen research project or the name of the project you are proposing (and your research proposal), the name of your supervisor, how you plan on funding your research, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of your two referees.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29900 GBP / year

≈ 29900 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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