Master's by Research in Bioscience (incl. Microbiology and Infection, Cardiovascular Science and Ageing and Lifelong Health)

With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Bioscience and related areas, you will: Work with leading experts in the field. We are home to one of the highest concentrations of research excellence in the UK, with expertise in microbiology, cardiovascular pathology, healthy ageing, genetics, and cell and molecular biology. Choose from our flexible study pathways. You can pursue full- or part-time research on our PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research programmes. Join a thriving intellectual community. You will be a member of our Centre for Bioscience, which carries out cutting-edge research into the main burdens on UK health and well-being in the 21st century. Network with industry and practitioners. We work closely with industry partners, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology companies. We also have extensive links with clinical teams in the Central Manchester Foundation Trust and throughout the North West.from state-of-the-art facilities. Your research will be enhanced by our recent significant investment in our facilities to support research into ageing, vascular pathology and microbiology. Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. We provide training in research methodologies and transferable skills to equip you for careers in academia or in industry.

You should, as a minimum, have a first or 2.1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
International students must demonstrate a sufficiently high standard of English language ability.
In order to enter most postgraduate courses the English requirements are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575, and TOEFL computer-based 230.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 65, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 180 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score - 89 With no individual test score below-
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
You should, as a minimum, have a first or 2.1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
International students must demonstrate a sufficiently high standard of English language ability.
In order to enter most postgraduate courses the English requirements are IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575, and TOEFL computer-based 230.
We welcome interest from applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We will take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment into consideration.