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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
DEC-25
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
DEC-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
DEC-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
DEC-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
DEC-25
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP
6 Years
Select a an exam type
Course overview In this course you develop fundamental and specialised research skills across the dynamic fields of immunology and immunotherapy. Understand the complexities of the immune system and utilise this knowledge to manipulate immune responses and treat disease. Conduct research to tackle infectious diseases, advance treatments for cancer and develop therapies for autoimmune disorders. Course highlights By pursuing our PhD/MSc by Research you’ll gain high quality research training that will enable you to conduct independent Investigative research with confidence and expertise. Research within the department is focused in three areas: Immune Regulation Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy Gut and Liver Inflammation Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally.
Students need to have 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
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£28,320 per year
Students from EU
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£28,320 per year
Students from International
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