Join our research community
Kick start your research career
Manchester is the ideal place to start or continue your biosciences research career.
Work within a supportive and vibrant research community with strong links to local NHS trusts and industry.
On this page:
From our students
What do postgraduate researchers do?
Katie, a PGR on the Wellcome Trust PhD in Immunomatrix in Complex Disease, explains her project and what PGRs do.
From Malaysia to Manchester: my journey to a PhD in cancer research
Kar talks about undertaking a breast cancer PhD after working in industry.
Read the blog : From Malaysia to Manchester: my journey to a PhD in cancer research
Why you should embrace stupidity: a PhD student’s guide
Neuroscience PhD student Maryam shares some tips on developing as a researcher.
Read the blog : Why you should embrace stupidity: a PhD student’s guide
Hidden perks of being a postgraduate researcher
Holly uncovers some of the perks of doing a PhD beyond life in the lab.
Read the blog : Hidden perks of being a postgraduate researcher
Alumni insights: Emma and Amber
See what Emma and Amber are doing after completing their biology PhDs at Manchester.
My path into a cancer nanotherapeutic PhD
Mang Xu talks about her journey from China to her PhD in glioblastoma immunotherapy.
Technology platforms
Access unique facilities
Our technology platforms allow the interrogation of biology and disease from molecular interactions to whole organisms.
Depending on your area of interest, you'll have access to world-leading facilities such as our Genome Editing Unit, which is the only UK core facility that both uses CRISPR-Cas9 and trains others to do so.
Other courses offer the opportunity to familiarise yourself with technologies such as live cell imaging, flow cytometry and next generation sequencing, taking advantage of facilities right here in Manchester.
If your interests lie in biomedical research, you'll benefit from learning in a world-class research environment with close links to local NHS hospitals. This provides access to samples that can be used to explore real-life scenarios on some courses.
CRISPR – the future of genetic research at Manchester?
CRISPR is quite literally changing the world around you – and Manchester is leading the way.
Read the story : CRISPR: The future of genetic research at Manchester?
Projects
Discover a project that inspires you
Want to conduct groundbreaking research into the biological processes that shape life and drive innovation in health, agriculture, and the environment?
Start your journey by discovering a live project in an area you're passionate about through our projects database.
View our available biosciences-related projects or widen your search and filter projects across the Faculty by discipline, research group or keyword.
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
Funding
Explore funding opportunities
We have a wide range of funding available to support postgraduate research.
This includes fully funded programmes and funding opportunities available for self-funded projects
How to apply
Start your journey to postgraduate research
To apply for a postgraduate research opportunity you first need to find a project you're passionate about. You must then contact the listed project supervisor to discuss your suitability for postgraduate research.
Explore our step-by-step guide to find out everything you need to do before you apply and how the application process works.
Contact us
Doctoral Academy
If you have any questions, please contact the Doctoral Academy.
Tel: +44 (0)161 275 5608
Email: FBMH.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk