Course summary
Our PhD/MPhil Biochemistry programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Biochemistry. 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. Examples include:
- Cell membrane and cell wall structure and function;
- Intracellular trafficking of proteins & organelles;
- Regulation of metabolism in healthand disease;
- Protein structural analysisand relationship to protein function;
- Transcriptionaland post-transcriptional regulation in prokaryoticand eukaryotic cells;
- Cellular recognitionand interactions;
- Protein secretionand post-translational processing;
- Molecular analysis of cellular stress responses;
- Signal transductionand intracellular signalling mechanisms;
- Macromolecular assembliesand cell function.
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 applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) 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
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Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL