Merit
President's Doctoral Scholar Award
University of Manchester · Postgraduate
- Available to all international students
- For postgraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£29,900Per Year (Intl)
£32,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
The PhD Ecology and Evolution at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. 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. Research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences covers three main research themes ; earth and planetary science, environment and society, and life on earth. Understanding the ecology and evolution of life on Earth is a fundamental research challenge and of central importance for most areas of the environmental sciences. For example, our researchers use ecology and evolutionary biology techniques for conservation biology and informing wildlife management. 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, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Advanced Evolutionary Biology
Ecological Research Methods and Design
Population Genetics and Molecular Evolution
Ecosystem Dynamics and Community Ecology
Microbial Ecology and Biogeochemistry
Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management
Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
Thesis and Independent Research Project
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 | 70 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,900
per year
Total Course Cost (36 months)£89,700
Home Student Fee
£32,400
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
61%Working
13%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
1 Scholarship Available
Matched to your course, level & nationality
Your nationality
About University of Manchester
University of Manchester offers Ecology and Evolution as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
446+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
View University ProfileFrequently Asked Questions
Related Courses
More courses at University of Manchester
BiologyUndergraduate
3 years£36,200/yr
Biology (4 years) [MSci]Undergraduate
4 years£36,200/yr
Biology with a Modern LanguageUndergraduate
4 years£36,200/yr
Biology with EntrepreneurshipUndergraduate
4 years£36,200/yr
Biology with Industrial / Professional Experience (4 years)Undergraduate
4 years£36,200/yr
Biology with Science & SocietyUndergraduate
3 years£36,200/yr
Similar courses at other universities
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Biology£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Biology£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Biology (with integrated foundation year)£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Biology (with integrated year in industry)£20,715/yr
Anglia Ruskin UniversityCambridge
Biology£19,500/yr
Anglia Ruskin UniversityCambridge
Biology (with Foundation Year)£19,500/yr
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com
Explore All Courses