Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-4 Years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Application deadline not specified.
Students need to talk to a supervisor before applying and check the projects' deadlines.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 90
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Biotechnology
Overview
About the programme
We offer comprehensive academic coverage across the chemical sciences and in all the core sub-disciplines of chemistry. We have strong research links with more than 80 different companies and more than 150 overseas universities and research institutes.
State-of-the-art equipment, new laboratories and first-rate spectroscopic services support and compliment the programme's activities. Each Biotechnology student at The University of Manchester has at least one supervisor and an advisor with pastoral responsibility.
Programme Structure
The Department has particular strengths in:
- biological chemistry and organic synthesis
- computational and theoretical chemistry
- materials chemistry (inorganic and polymer)
- magnetic resonance and structural chemistry
- radiochemistry and environmental chemistry
- nanoscience
- biochemistry
- bioinformatics and biotechnology
- genetics and gene expression
- molecular biology
- microbiology
- structural biology
- neuroscience
- pharmacology
- toxicology
- biomolecular sciences
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class UK honours degree or international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline or a first degree with an additional UK Masters degree (or international equivalent).
- In your application you'll need to include; your chosen research project or the name of the project you are proposing (and your research proposal), the name of your supervisor, how you plan on funding your research, details of your previous study, and names and contact details of your two referees.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents 56,750 AUD / year (≈ 29,900 GBP / year)
Living costs
Manchester, United Kingdom: 1,224-2,272 AUD / month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.