PhD Medical Education at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in medical education and shape the future of the global health workforce. Conduct applied research in medical education, health workforce development, and behaviour change - exploring how training, policy and practice shape healthcare delivery and reduce global health inequalities. Join the Health Workforce Group within the Division of Medical Education, working with teams specialising in behavioural science, global health partnerships and health professional education, advancing research that informs workforce development and education practice worldwide.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil | Study mode: full-time (in person or distance learning) / part-time (in person or distance learning) / full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Health Workforce Group of the Division of Medical Education conducts high quality research with the key strategic goals of: Developing next-generation interventions through researching behavioural insights for workforce change. Reducing global health inequalities by our focus on equitable health workforce for low-, middle- and high-income countries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Low fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Standard fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil

Apply through the official page: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/projects-programmes-degrees/projects/?&keyword=cell%20biology

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