PhD Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Benefit from a unique combination of taught elements and supervision by world-class scholars. Doing a PhD program with CSEP (Centre for Social Ethics and Policy) has been a transformative journey for me. The exceptional guidance and support from professors, the vibrant intellectual community, and the opportunity for international collaboration with the University of Melbourne in Australia has enabled me to grow both personally and professionally. Daniel Wright / Melbourne Dual Award PhD Scholar.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time (in person or distance learning) / part-time (in person or distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Bioethics, healthcare ethics and medical law are increasingly central to decisions made by governments, regulators, healthcare organisations, professional bodies and public authorities. This creates a growing need for researchers who can combine rigorous ethical analysis with legal and policy expertise.

Career pathways

A PhD in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence can open up a wide range of career pathways in academia, clinical and legal research, healthcare ethics, health law, policy, regulation and public engagement. Graduates may go on to academic posts, postdoctoral research, clinical ethics services, research ethics committees, healthcare governance, regulatory bodies, government and public policy roles, international and non-governmental organisations,...

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) Or A suitable period (normally at least three years) of validated professional experience in a relevant field. English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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