Developmental Biology at University of Manchester - UCAS

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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.
The Healing Foundation Centre investigates the cellular and molecular basis of tissue repair and regeneration. Our research utilises a variety of model organisms including Caenorhabditis elegans, Dictyostelium, Drosophila, chick, mouse, Xenopus and zebrafish, and a diversity of state-of the-art techniques including various types of genetic analysis, transgenesis, gene targeting, expression profiling, functional genomics, proteomics, imaging, electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography.


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 overseas equivalent) 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

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Developmental Biology at University of Manchester - UCAS