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PhD/MSc by Research Inflammation and Ageing

The Inflammation and Ageing programme from University of Birmingham will provide you with the necessary skills to contribute to research focusing on finding solutions to a range of chronic inflammation-driven illnesses through a highly collaborative approach with University Hospitals Birmingham.

Quick Facts

  
Duration: 1 year (Full-Time MSc by Research)
2 years (Part-Time MSc by Research)
3 years (Full-Time PhD)
6 years (Part-Time PhD)
Starting in: Anytime
Tuition Fee: £26,040 per year full-time
£13,020 per year part-time
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

You will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive world-leading research, with the ultimate goal to identify shared biological mechanisms that define the functional features of chronic inflammatory disease by integrating disease specific expertise.

The Inflammation and Ageing programme from University of Birmingham will provide you with high quality research training to enable you to conduct independent investigative research.

Research areas:

  • Issues of ageing
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Long term consequences of major injury
  • Chronic Inflammation
  • Dementia
  • Osteoporosis

“The transition from undergrad to postgrad can be a big step up in terms of workload and what is expected of you, but there is so much support available to you as a postgrad student, from academic writing support (if you’ve been out of education for a few years or just want a bit of extra help) to mental health and wellbeing services. The careers support is fantastic – the uni puts on employer fairs throughout the year and you have access to one on one support from the Careers Network team, who can help you develop your skills ready for your next step!”

Emma Sutton // PhD Psychology

Why study this course?

  • When you join your programme you will become part of the Graduate School within the College of Medical and Dental Sciences 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 generic (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.

Requirements

2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you applying to.

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