PhD/MPhil Mental Health at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in mental health and help improve support for those who need it most. Focus your research on understanding, treating, or preventing mental health conditions through epidemiology, clinical intervention, or neuroscience approaches. Join the Division of Psychology and Mental Health and research groups such as the Centre for Treatment and Understanding of Mental Health, Manchester Centre for Health Psychology , the Centre for Mental Health and Safety , focusing on improving diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes across the mental health spectrum.

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 Mental Health programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Mental Health. Our postgraduate researchprogrammes in mental healthare based on individually tailored projects.

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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=mental

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