Overview
About the programme
Advances in Cell Biology are at the cutting edge of biological research. The Faculty at The University of Manchester has considerable breadth and expertise underpinned by state-of-the-art facilities in confocal, electron and light microscopy.
Research is focused on understanding the molecular basis of cell division, signal transduction, organelle biogenesis and protein targeting, differentiation, adhesion and secretion.
These investigations are carried out using a diversity of model animal, plant and microbial systems such as Drosophila, Caenorhabditis elegans, Xenopus, Arabidopsis thaliana, E. coli and yeasts, along with mammals, parasites and crops.
Programme Structure
Examples of research topics include:- cytoskeleton and control of the cell cycle;
- molecular mechanisms of chromosome segregation;
- mechanisms of transcription and DNA repair;
- animal and plant apoptosis;
- tissue development;
- protein targeting;
- protein synthesis, translocation and secretion;
- adhesion and the extracellular matrix;
- cellular responses to stress:
- vascular development in plants;
- ultrastructure of eukaryotic microbes and fungi;
- host immune responses;
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Campus Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Molecular Sciences View 33 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme.
- A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
27000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27000 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000
- International (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
Living costs for Manchester
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Funding
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