Medicine PhD

Our PhD/MPhil Medicine programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Medicine.<br/><br/>Medical postgraduate research study at Manchester is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Our students have access to first-class facilities and work within a vibrant research community with strong links to regional health service providers and industry.<br/><br/>Research opportunities are multidisciplinary, spanning biomedical, clinical and health policy areas. Examples include investigating the origin of diseases at the cellular/molecular level, developing clinical interventions for targeted therapies, and improving health and social care for patients and populations.<br/><br/>Projects in the area of medicine are often specified in advance, with applications encouraged for pre-defined research studies. Alternatively, we encourage research proposals from applicants seeking places through direct contact with academics and research groups.<br/><br/>Often, the most rewarding projects are those developed in partnership between applicants and potential supervisors in overlapping areas of interest.