Cardiovascular Sciences - PhD
University of Birmingham
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Our Cardiovascular Sciences PhD/MSc by Research in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences will provide you with the skills needed to contribute to research within the broad spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. We have groups working on world-leading discovery science, translational and clinical research.We have access to cutting-edge technology which supports ground-breaking discoveries in our 4 main themes:Cardiac Diseases - Our research aims to understand how our genes, environment, ...Read more

Our Cardiovascular Sciences PhD/MSc by Research in the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences will provide you with the skills needed to contribute to research within the broad spectrum of cardiovascular medicine. We have groups working on world-leading discovery science, translational and clinical research.

We have access to cutting-edge technology which supports ground-breaking discoveries in our 4 main themes:

  • Cardiac Diseases - Our research aims to understand how our genes, environment, lifestyle, and activity of the heart interact to shape the function of our hearts.
  • Thrombosis and Haemostasis - Our expertise means we are ideally placed to develop new strategies for therapeutic intervention in thrombosis and haemostasis driven pathology.
  • Vascular Biology, Inflammation and Angiogenesis - Our established multi-disciplinary research theme is focused on the multifaceted biology of endothelial cells.
  • Imaging and Technology - Our technology experts are developing and applying innovative ways to image cardiovascular systems in vitro and in vivo.

You will join a diverse and multidisciplinary team of world-leading researchers, who will support you to produce original and impactful research addressing the causes, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the world’s biggest killer.

Our PhD/MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

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13th
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Students should have a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area.

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£26,040 per year

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£27,360 per year

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