- Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own project.
- Access some of the best research facilities in the world at both the University and in hospitals around Greater Manchester.
- Undergo training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through the Doctoral Academy's training programme.
- Conduct research at a university ranked 6th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023).
MRC DTP PhD Programme
University Rank:#35
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Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 36,453 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
MRC DTP PhD Programme
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Requirements
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.
English Program Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, or if you have not studied recently in the UK, you must provide evidence of how you meet the English Language requirement.
We mainly accept IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.
We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall or TOEFL (iBT) 90. Each component of the English test should meet the minimum requirement of IELTS 5.5 in all components, TOEFL (iBT 22). For the writing component , we expect you to have achieved a minimum of 6.0 (IELTS).
If your IELTS or TOEFL expires before the start of your programme, you will need to take another official English test before we can issue you with a CAS for your visa application. This is a requirement of UKVI.
For more information about English language tests see English language requirements .
Please contact us at [email protected] for further information.
Career
Career opportunities
Your postgraduate research degree will open up a range of career opportunities after you graduate. Find out more on the Careers
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Fee Information
Tuition Fee
36,453 / year
MRC DTP PhD Programme
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester