Join our research community
Kick start your research career
Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own bespoke project.
You’ll also undertake training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through our Doctoral Academy training programme.
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Projects
Discover a project that inspires you
Want to conduct groundbreaking research that pushes the boundaries of vision science and eye health care?
Start your journey by discovering a live project in an area you're passionate about through our projects database.
View our available optometry-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