Bioethics PhD

We have extensive international experience of research in applied bioethics, biotechnology assessment and the sociology of science and technology.<br/><br/>Our research is funded by the Wellcome Trust, Leverhulme Trust, European Union, BBSRC and other national research councils and charities.<br/><br/>The bioethics group works closely with staff across the University of Nottingham including the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, and the School of Sociology and Social Policy.<br/><br/>We have experience supporting interdisciplinary research on applied topics, and enabling students with a wide variety of backgrounds to transition into bioethics.<br/><br/>**Research areas**<br/>Research can be grouped into four main themes:<br/><br/><br/>- Animal, veterinary, food and agricultural ethics<br/><br/><br/>- Ethical tool/frameworks (including the Ethical Matrix)<br/><br/><br/>- Responsible research and biotechnology innovation<br/><br/><br/>- Human and animal health, and welfare<br/>