How to apply

Applying for a place on one of our postgraduate research programmes requires some preparation in advance.

Applications for postgraduate research are submitted online through the University's online admissions application system.

Read the steps listed below carefully before you complete your online application and, if you have any questions, please contact the admissions team: fbmh.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk.

Application deadlines

***Applications are now closed for 2024 entry***

The deadline for submitting an application for postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health depends on when you intend to start your research.

If you are applying for one of our funded programmes, please refer to the deadlines detailed on the dedicated programme page.

Application deadlines for 2024:

  • January 2024 entry: Sunday, 15 October 2023
  • April 2024 entry: Monday, 15 January 2024
  • September 2024 entry: Saturday, 15 June 2024