Course summary
Our PhD/MPhil Psychiatry programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Psychiatry. Our academics have internationally outstanding knowledge and expertise in conducting research studies in child and adolescent, adult and old age psychiatry. Particular strengths include:
- Severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (including the prodromal stages of these conditions);
- Dementia;
- Depression;
- Anxiety disorders;
- Personality disorders;
- Autism spectrum disorder;
- Attachment disorders;
- Self-harm and suicide;
- Homicide and other forms of interpersonal violence;
- Forensic psychiatry;
- Neurobiological and imaging studies;
- Psychiatric epidemiology.
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