PhD/MPhil Medical Virology at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in medical virology and contribute to the global fight against viral diseases. Research virus biology, zoonotic disease emergence, pathogenesis, diagnostics, vaccines, or antivirals—leveraging Manchester’s strenghts in molecular virology. Join a research group within the Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine advancing knowledge of viral pathogenesis and control. Visit our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health postgraduate research page to start your journey.

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

What you will study

Our PhD/MPhil Medical Virology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Medical Virology. Medical Virology is an important and rapidly expanding field with sensitive molecular techniques leading to the discovery of many new viruses.

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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=virology

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