Discover postgraduate research through our webinars
Whether you live internationally or in the UK, our webinars guide you through each step of the postgraduate research journey.
Each webinar dives into a specific topic on the journey and a panel of staff and current postgraduate researchers provide you with the knowledge and guidance to help you navigate the journey.
Each webinar dives into a specific topic on the journey and a panel of staff and current postgraduate researchers provide you with the knowledge and guidance to help you navigate the journey.
Join us to have your questions answered before applying to start in September 2026 or beyond.
Visit our webinar booking page to register your place at any our webinars.
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Where to start when considering postgraduate research
Wednesday, 24 September 2025 (13:00-14:00 GMT)
Decided postgraduate research might be for you but don’t know where to begin?
Join our webinar and we'll take you through each step of the application journey in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester, from finding your research project to applying and everything in between.
Upcoming webinars
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Understanding postgraduate research funding in biology, medicine and health
Wednesday, 1 October 2025 (13:00-14:00 GMT)
Join this webinar to discover everything relating to postgraduate research funding in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, including available funded programmes, the difference between funded and self-funded, the cost of undertaking a PhD and much more.
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The importance of contacting a supervisor
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Learn more about the role a supervisor plays in the postgraduate research applicant journey, why contacting them before you apply is so important and what to expect when you reach out.
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The postgraduate research applicant journey for international students
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 (13:00-14:00 GMT)
Discover more about the postgraduate research application process for international applicants including entry requirements and expectations, funded programmes and funding opportunities available to international candidates and more.
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PhD life in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 (13:00-14:00 GMT)
Hear from current postgraduate researchers about PhD life in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester including life beyond research, support and community, living in Manchester, and much more.
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Preparing for a postgraduate research interview
Wednesday, 3 December 2025 (13:00-14:00 GMT)
Hear from current postgraduate researchers about their interview experience, and learn what you can expect and how you can make the most of your interview opportunity.
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Open day
Want to visit us on campus instead?
Join our in person open day on Wednesday, 5 November to learn more about postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
