PhD/MPhil Plant Science at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in plant science and explore how plants hold solutions to global problems. Conduct research on plant biology, physiology, and molecular mechanisms with access to advanced growth facilities and laboratories. Join research teams investigating plant responses to environmental challenges. 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 Plant Science programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Plant Science. Food security and a healthy diet within the context of a growing global population and climate change has become major challenges of our time, particularly if this is coupled with the need to find more sustainable and renewable sources of biofuels and chemicals.

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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=plant

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