PhD Biotechnology at University of Manchester

Turn chemical science into biotechnology that changes lives. Biotechnology research at The University of Manchester develops natural and engineered biological systems for new functions, often in partnerships with the energy, materials, personal and health care, pharmaceuticals, or bulk chemicals sectors. As a postgraduate researcher in this chemistry research theme, you'll draw on expertise based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, one of Europe's largest centres for biological and biotechnological research.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Chemistry  |  Duration: 3-4 Years FT or equivalent PT study  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Chemistry offers research opportunities and projects in a wide range of research themes including biological chemistry and organic synthesis, computational and theoretical chemistry, materials chemistry, magnetic resonance and structural chemistry, radiochemistry and environmental chemistry, nanoscience, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, genetics, gene expression, molecular biology, microbiology, structural biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, toxicology and biomolecular sciences.

Career pathways

The programmes we offer place our graduates in the best position to enhance their career prospects. Many of our Masters students progress to PhD study.

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