PhD/MPhil Ecology and Evolution at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Understand what shapes life through its evolution and its interactions. Ecology and evolution research at The University of Manchester spans diverse systems – from microbes to dinosaurs – and asks key questions about evolutionary and ecological processes, including how organisms and ecosystems respond to environmental change. As a postgraduate researcher in this Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences research theme, you'll contribute to a department in which 91% of research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences | Duration: PhD 3-4 Years 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

Research in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences covers three main research themes ; earth and planetary science, environment and society, and life on earth. Understanding the ecology and evolution of life on Earth is a fundamental research challenge and of central importance for most areas of the environmental sciences.

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Application information

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 Years 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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