Medical Sciences PhD
Course Overview - Medical Sciences PhD
Become equipped with the skills to deliver leading 21st century healthcare and carry out life-changing medical research.
Work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research.
Course highlights
Obtain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent investigative research. You can choose from a range of research areas covering:
• Biopsychosocial and ethical approaches to health, illness and medical treatment
• Medical education
<strong>Become equipped with the skills to deliver leading 21st century healthcare and carry out life-changing medical research.</strong><br/><br/>Work amongst renowned researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research.<br/><br/><strong>Course highlights</strong><br/>Obtain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent investigative research. You can choose from a range of research areas covering:<br/>• Biopsychosocial and ethical approaches to health, illness and medical treatment<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Medical education<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Interprofessional learning <br/><br/><br/><br/>Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.<br/><br/>By studying this programme you’ll become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medicine and Health giving you access to:<br/>• Supervision from leading academics to support you through your research programme including research techniques and training.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Training and development courses to enable you to gain research and transferable training skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to attend and take part in Research Poster festivals and other postgraduate activities to boost your academic and networking skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• An allocated academic mentor so you can access pastoral support.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• 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.<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
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Campus
Edgbaston Campus
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Institution Code
B32
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