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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Manchester
Full Time
23-SEP-24
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Manchester
Full time
23-SEP-24
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
The University of Manchester
Part time
23-SEP-24
6 years
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Our PhD/MPhil Genetics programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Genetics.
Geneticists seek to understand how biological information is replicated, transmitted or altered and how this affects organism phenotypes, populations and evolution. Modern technologies and quantitative approaches are used to study both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. Projects in molecular genetics and genomics focus on how genes are organised and regulated to determine phenotypes. Transmission genetics covers how genes are transmitted and expressed from generation to generation, while studies in evolutionary and population genetics aim to understand how genes behave and change between populations over time.
Teaching and learning
PhD/MPhil programmes are based on individual research projects that last three to four years (PhD) or one year (MPhil), working with a specific Primary Supervisor and Co-Supervisor(s).
Applicants are specifically matched with a Primary Supervisor and individual project based on their research interests and background.
Career opportunities
Your postgraduate research degree will open up a range of career opportunities after you graduate.
We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) 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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
UK students (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000
£27,000 per year
Students from EU
International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
£27,000 per year
Students from International
International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500
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