Considering postgraduate research for September 2025 or beyond?
Join us on campus at our next open day to learn more about postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.
You’ll have the chance to:
- find out about each of our fully funded programmes;
- meet representatives from each of our three schools and discover PhD opportunities available in each;
- find out how to navigate our postgraduate research application process;
- meet current postgraduate researchers and find out what PhD life is like;
- explore our campus on a guided tour.
On this page:
Example open day schedule
Plan your day with us.
Location: The Drum, University Place.
Arrive at our open day in our exhibition space and meet colleagues from our Doctoral Academy and some of our postgraduate research societies.
Location: Lecture Theatre A, University Place
Join Professor David Bechtold (Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research) in Lecture Theatre A for a welcome to our open day and introduction to postgraduate research in the Faculty.
Location: Lecture Theatre A, University Place
Hear from Kirsty Eaton (Admissions and Recruitment Officer) about where to start when you’re considering postgraduate research, the steps you need to take before you apply and how to apply.
Location: The Drum, University Place
Meet academic, admissions and PhD student representatives from each of our schools and funded programmes as well as our Doctoral Academy in our exhibition space, learn more about available postgraduate research opportunities and ask any questions you have.
Location: Starts from The Drum, University Place
Take the opportunity to explore our campus with an optional guided tour of key buildings and locations delivered by current postgraduate researchers.
Location: 1.218, University Place
Hear what it’s like to be a postgraduate researcher in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester from current PhD students and get the chance to ask any questions you have about their research, day-to-day life, the university and the city.
Getting here
How to find us
Our open day will take place in University Place, located in the heart of the University on Oxford Road.
Travelling to Manchester
Our campus is easily accessible by public transport and is located close to a number of train, bus and coach stations.
Getting around campus
Find your way around campus when you get here with our interactive campus map.
Webinars
Can't make an open day?
Join our webinars dedicated to each step of the postgraduate research journey and access webinars that have already taken place.
