Program Overview

PhD/MPhil Health Informatics / Overview

Overview

The PhD/MPhil Health Informatics program is designed to tackle the biggest challenges in biology, medicine, and health in a world-leading research environment. Students will prepare for their future careers by undertaking research in a field they are passionate about and joining a project addressing leading challenges in the area.

Entry Requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD program. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Programme Options

• Full-time: Y
• Part-time: N
• Full-time distance learning: N
• Part-time distance learning: N

Programme Overview

• Undertake research in a field you’re passionate about and join a project addressing leading challenges in the area while working with some of Europe's leading researchers and academics.
• Choose to research at a university ranked 6th in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2025) and 2nd in the world for social and environmental impact (THE Impact Rankings, 2024), where 93% of research activity is ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (Research Impact Framework, 2021)
• Access some of the best research facilities in the world at the University, through our industry partners, and at hospitals around Greater Manchester.
• Benefit from dedicated support throughout your PhD journey, from pre-application to graduation and everything in between, through our Doctoral Academy
• Undergo training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through the Doctoral Academy's training program and progress into a career in research, academia, or industry.

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

• UK students (per annum): Standard £5,006, Low £11,500, Medium £17,500, High £23,500
• International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £29,500, Medium £35,000, High £41,500

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Programmes in Related Subject Areas

• Medicine
• Informatics

Degree Awarded

• PhD/MPhil

Duration

• 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Before applying, you must:
  • Choose a program or find a project you want to apply for and check you’re eligible.
  • Speak to the listed supervisor about your suitability for their project or program.
  • Understand how your project is funded and, if it is self-funded, consider how you plan on funding it.
  • Read our ‘How to apply’ page to find out more and ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission.