Biomedical Sciences

Become equipped with the skills necessary to contribute to research that explores the science of the human body and the causes of diseases that affect humankind with the Biomedical Sciences programme at University of Birmingham.

Work alongside leading researchers in their field and benefit from our well-established links with major national centres for research and the local NHS with the Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Sciences programme at University of Birmingham University of Birmingham .

Key facts

By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to:

• Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.

• Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.• Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.

• An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.

• State-of-the art facilities to support a range of teaching, learning and research activity with access to dedicated write up rooms, libraries, and computer facilities.

Curriculum:

• The programme focusses on the understanding of fundamental disease pathophysiology, with translational research designed to identify and develop interventions and advances in clinical practice.

• Research projects span an array of clinically relevant themes including autoimmunity, cardiovascular, ocular, intestinal and neurological disease.

• Students work closely with outstanding scientific and clinical colleagues in a vibrant and dynamic research environment, with access to cutting edge biomedical research facilities.