Course summary
Our PhD/MPhil Developmental Biology programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Developmental Biology. Developmental Biology is the study of the processes by which complex organisms develop from fertilised eggs. Research in Manchester investigates the fundamental events underlying normal development and how these are subverted in disease. Specific interests include:
- pluripotency, cell fate specification and differentiation;
- patterning and organogenesis;
- cell signalling;
- epithelial development and morphogenesis;
- cell adhesion in development;
- the developmental role of genes involved in human diseases including epidermal, heart and craniofacial defects.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL