PhD/MPhil Bioarchaeology at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Study the biology and chemistry preserved in the archaeological record. Bioarchaeology research at The University of Manchester includes morphological, chemical and biomolecular studies of ancient human, animal and plant archaeological remains to investigate human interaction with the natural environment in the past. We specialise in biomolecular archaeological techniques, such as Zooarchaeology by Mass Spectrometry (ZooMS) and ancient DNA, supported by our own dedicated clean room facilities based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: PhD 3-4 Year Full-Time; MPhil 1 Year Full-Time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Bioarchaeology research at The University of Manchester includes morphological, chemical and biomolecular studies of ancient human, animal and plant remains archaeological remains to investigate human interaction with the natural environment in the past. As a postgraduate researcher in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences research theme, you'll work within 3 cross-faculty research networks including the Interdisciplinary Centre for Ancient Life, as well as be part of the Manchester Archaeological Science community in regular contact with members of Manchester Centre for Archaeology and Egyptology (MCAE) and members of the Quaternary Environments and Geoarchaeology (QEG) group.

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Entry requirements

The standard academic entry requirement for this PhD is an upper second-class (2:1) honours degree in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent) OR any upper-second class (2:1) honours degree and a Master’s degree at merit in a discipline directly relevant to the PhD (or international equivalent). Other combinations of qualifications and research or work experience may also be considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6 in writing and listening, and 5.5. in all other sub-tests. Interview: An interview is required for entry to this programme of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,100 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band B fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Band A fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: PhD 3-4 Year Full-Time; MPhil 1 Year Full-Time

Apply through the official page: https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/getting-started/applying/

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