Overview

About the programme

Infectious Diseases research at The University of Manchester is remarkable in the breadth and depth of expertise available, and the diversity of infectious agents studied make it truly unique on the global stage.

Our research is underpinned by state-of-the-art facilities providing training in cutting edge methodologies - for example, 16 colour flow cytometry, bioimaging and genomic technologies, as a well as a comprehensive range of biomolecular analytical equipment, ensuring rich research skills training within each project.

Programme Structure

Research:

Our research covers viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, and focuses on both the biochemistry and biology of the infectious agent and the host - pathogen interactions, especially at the level of immune responses to infection.
The parasites we study include the protozoan parasites, malaria and toxoplasma, gut dwelling parasitic nematodes(whipworm, hookworm), tissue dwelling filarialnematodes, schistosomes and tapeworms, all of which can cause severe health problems in humans.
Work on major fungal pathogens focuses on aspergillus and cryptococcus.
Our research in bacterial infections includes work aimed at understanding the mechanisms of disease and preventative treatments against tuberculosis, listeriosis, salmonella, E. coli, campylobacter and meningococcal meningitis.
Further, we have significant expertise in studying viral pathogens including the Zika virus.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Epidemiology Immunology View 10 other PhDs in Epidemiology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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.

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.

UK (per annum): Standard £4,712, Low £10,000, Medium £17,500, High £22,500
International (per annum): Standard £26,500, Low £27,500, Medium £34,500, High £39,500

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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Available Scholarships

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