Overview

About the programme

We use ecological approaches to study organisms ranging from the smallest microorganisms to the largest plants and animals. In particular, we research how plants grow, how the environment affects plants, and how they interact with the soil ecosystems.

Our research is contributing to growing understanding of the impacts of human activities on natural communities and on how we can improve the productivity and sustainability of agriculture. Furthermore, we study the ecology of microbial communities, which is critical the function of all ecosystems. This Ecology and Evolution degree is offered at The University of Manchester.

Programme Structure

What you will learn:

The principles of evolutionary biology allow us to understand biodiversity, disease outbreaks and competition of invasive species. Research in evolutionary biology employs a range of theoretical, computational and experimental approaches to understand and predict the structure and behaviour of biological systems.
A particular focus is on metabolic responses to environmental change, the role of genetic mutations in microevolutionary processes and the impacts of natural and sexual selection on the morphology and behaviour of organisms.
Our research involves evolutionary genetics and genomics, phyologenetics, molecular and genome evolution, organismal and behavioural evolution, and population genetics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Ecology Genetics View 20 other PhDs in Ecology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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 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 Fee

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International

26500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Bands:

UK: A - £4,712 / B - £6,500 / C - £9,500 / D - £13,500 / E - £23,000
International: A - £26,500 / B - £28,500 / C - £33,500 / D - £40,500 / E - £54,000

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

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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