Course summary
- Develop the skills needed to go into research in cell or developmental biology and solve problems with normal development and tissue homeostasis.
- Work with internationally recognised developmental biology research groups undertaking world-class discovery science, developing new approaches to prevention and early detection of disease, or developing the next generation of person-centred therapies.
- Contribute to public-domain research output and conduct in-depth analysis of specific cell and developmental research.
- Study at a university ranked among the top 35 in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2025).
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 a BSc (First or Upper Second) or MBChB or equivalent from a British university (or overseas equivalent) in an appropriate biological or medical subject. This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities. For intercalating MBChB students, we require satisfactory achievement in Years 1-3 or 1-4, with normally no failure at any examination, as well as research motivation. We will consider applicants with other professional or research-related experience. We do not require applicants to develop a research proposal or have any research experience.
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 2026, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL