Program Overview

MD Medicine

Overview

The MD Medicine program is designed for individuals who want to tackle the biggest challenges in biology, medicine, and health in a world-leading research environment. The program prepares students for their future careers and provides access to some of the best research facilities in the world.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must hold an MBChB degree or equivalent medical degree.
• The nature of the research project must require the candidate to have specialist clinical knowledge and/or skills in order to complete at least one aspect of the study.
• Applicants (including international students) will need to be working in the NHS already and have identified a supervisor and project in order to apply.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Before applying, 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 the ‘How to apply’ page to find out more and ensure you include all required supporting documents at the time of submission.

Programme Details

• Duration: 24 months (FT); 48 months (PT)
• Degree awarded: Doctor of Medicine
• Programme options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: Y
  • 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 programme 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:
  • 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
  • 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

Careers

• The MD Medicine program prepares students for their future careers in research, academia, or industry.