Overview

A biochemical approach aims to understand the chemical processes that occur in plants and animals. It forms the basis for investigating the function and properties of molecules, cells, tissues and whole organisms, under normal and abnormal conditions and in response to their changing environment.

Highlights for Biochemistry at the The University of Manchester

Learn from some of Europe's leading researchers while undertaking your own project.
Access some of the best research facilities in the world at both the University and in hospitals around Greater Manchester.
Undergo training in transferable skills critical to developing early-stage researchers and professionals through the Doctoral Academy's training programme.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

cell membrane and cell wall structure and function
intracellular trafficking of proteins & organelles
regulation of metabolism in health and disease
protein structural analysis and relationship to protein function
transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
cellular recognition and interactions
protein secretion and post-translational processing
molecular analysis of cellular stress responses
signal transduction and intracellular signalling mechanisms
macromolecular assemblies and cell function

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 43 other PhDs in Biochemistry in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General 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.
In addition to the formal online application, candidates should send all supporting documents (CV, transcripts, certificates, confirmation of funding, English language ability (if applicable) and a personal statement).

Tuition Fee

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International

27000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000
International (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

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