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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Microbiology

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Microbiology 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. Our PhD/MPhil Microbiology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Microbiology. Microorganisms play pivotal roles in everyday life, from elemental cycling and the production of food to life-threatening infections of man and animals. At Manchester, there are two main research topics - Molecular Bacteriology and Molecular Mycology. 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 Molecular Bacteriology
Bacterial Pathogenesis and Host Interactions
Structural Biology of Microbial Pathogens
Antimicrobial Resistance and Novel Therapeutics
Molecular Mycology and Fungal Pathogenesis
Research Methods in Microbiology
Advanced Microbial Genomics and Proteomics
Doctoral Research Project in Microbiology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,000

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£81,000

Home Student Fee

£30,000

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

58%Working
16%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
77%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-04 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.

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About University of Manchester

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