Program Overview

PhD/MPhil Medical Mycology

Overview

Tackle the biggest challenges in biology, medicine and health in a world-leading research environment, and prepare for your future career.

Degree Awarded

• PhD/MPhil

Duration

• 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil

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 programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Full Entry Requirements

• Upper Second class Honours degree, or equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme
• Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification

Programme Options

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 programme and progress into a career in research, academia or industry.

Open Days

Visit our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Postgraduate Research page to find out about upcoming open days and events.

Fees

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

• PhD (full-time)
  • 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
• PhD (part-time)
  • UK students (per annum): Standard £2,503, Low £5,750, Medium £8,625, High £11,750
  • International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £13,500, Low £14,750, Medium £17,500, High £20,755

School/Faculty Overview

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Programmes in Related Subject Areas

• Biosciences
• Medicine

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