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University of Manchester · Postgraduate
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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence
University of ManchesterManchester, England
3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£2,619Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the PhD Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. National, regional, and local governments, organisations, and authorities are beginning to realise that they need highly trained people in healthcare ethics and law. This means now is a good time to aim for the highest academic qualifications in the field. Traditional graduate studies for a research degree do not offer the ethical and legal knowledge or the comprehensive training needed for cutting-edge research into bioethics and medical jurisprudence. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Research Methods in Bioethics
Medical Jurisprudence and Healthcare Law
Advanced Ethical Theory and Application
Literature Review and Scoping Methods
Interdisciplinary Research in Health Ethics
Publishing and Research Dissemination
Doctoral Research Design and Methodology
Regulatory Frameworks and Governance in Healthcare
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£11,250
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750
Home Student Fee
£2,619
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
5%Studying
14%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
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