MPhil in Public Health

at University of Manchester

Our PhD programmes follow the University's methods of assessment for PhD study and student progress is monitored via a detailed electronic system (e-prog) using a standard set of progress and monitoring forms.  

Students must submit work at specific stages, review their progress, identify their learning and development needs, and meet with their supervisors throughout their course. Some meetings and evaluations are informal, while others are formal and documented.
 

3-year PhD  
 

You will submit a continuation report at the end of 11 months (23 months if part-time). This will summarise your knowledge and skills in your topic of study and your ability to apply this to produce a robust research plan to complete your study.
 

It is examined by two external examiners by a viva examination, and must be passed to progress to Year 2. Any taught units that are taken in full must also be passed to progress to Year 2.
 

At the end of Year 2, you will submit a progress report via eProg for assessment by the supervisors and postgraduate research tutor. At the end of Year 3, the PhD thesis will be examined by an internal and external examiner.

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require:

• An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject

• AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution

• OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time.
   

NB In exceptional circumstances, we may consider an application from a student without both an undergraduate and post-graduate degree. For example, if they have a first/distinction and research experience. 
 

We also have a four-year programme which is strongly recommended for anyone who:

• has not studied in the UK before;

• has not completed specific research methods training at master's level and received 'very good' grades;

• has not completed a research dissertation at master's level and received 'very good' grades;

• has not scored at least 6.5 in all areas of the IELTS (or equivalent) if English is not their first language.
   

English language
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, or if you have not studied recently in the UK, you must provide evidence of how you meet the English Language requirement.
 

We mainly accept IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.
 

We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. For each of the components of the English test you should meet the minimum requirement of 6.0 (IELTS) or 22 (iBT).

For entry in the academic year beginning, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

PhD (full-time)

• UK students (per annum): Standard £4,596, Low £9,500, Medium £17,000, High £22,000
   
• International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £25,500, Low £26,500, Medium £33,500, High £38,500

A postgraduate degree from Manchester opens the door to a world of opportunity. We’ll give you the tools to take control of your career, putting you on an upward trajectory and giving you a head start on the competition.

In Manchester, you're part of an international community, in a city with a history of revolutionising the world, and you'll be able to immerse yourself in the possibilities this affords.
 

You can apply your skills by volunteering, making a difference to yourself and to others, or you can communicate your passion for your subject via our public engagement programmes. Employers who look for that 'something special' will really start to notice you.
 

You couldn't be in a better place to begin your life's work.