Program Overview

MRC DTP PhD Programme

Overview

The MRC DTP PhD Programme is a world-leading research environment supported by the MRC. Students will have the opportunity to learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking their own project.

Entry Requirements

• We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain a First or an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to this funded PhD programme.
• As competition is fierce, many of our applicants also hold a Masters-level qualification.

Programme Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
---|---|---|---|---
PhD | Y | N | N | N

Programme Overview

• Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own project.
• Access some of the best research facilities in the world at both the University and in hospitals around Greater Manchester.
• Undergo training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through the Doctoral Academy's training programme.
• Conduct research at a university ranked 6th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2023).

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • PhD (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £5,006
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,000

Degree Awarded

• Doctor of Philosophy

Duration

• 3.5 years

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high quality education that prepares them for the future and by protecting their interests.