MRC DTP PhD Programme
University of Manchester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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3.5 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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The University of Manchester

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Programme descriptionThe MRC Doctoral Training Partnership offers interdisciplinary PhD training within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. We have close links with NHS Trusts and industry.Projects on offer are advertised via the main MRC DTP website , where you can find further information on the programme structure and details on how to apply.Teaching and learningThe MRC DTP PhD programme is based around individual research projects working ...Read more

Programme description

The MRC Doctoral Training Partnership offers interdisciplinary PhD training within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. We have close links with NHS Trusts and industry.

Projects on offer are advertised via the main MRC DTP website , where you can find further information on the programme structure and details on how to apply.

Teaching and learning

The MRC DTP PhD programme is based around individual research projects working with a specific Primary Supervisor and Co-Supervisor(s).

Career opportunities

Your postgraduate research degree will open up a range of career opportunities after you graduate.

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Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain a First or an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to this funded PhD programme. As competition is fierce, many of our applicants also hold a Masters-level qualification.

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£4,712 per year

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The mentioned fee is for 2023/24-year entry. There might be a slight increase in 2024/25-year entry.

£26,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£26,500 per year

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