Metabolism and Systems Research (Non Lab) - PhD
University of Birmingham
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Course overview Advance your expertise in human health and become equipped with the essential skills to research the body’s complex processes. By applying advanced technologies in endocrine and metabolism research to study human diseases and aging, you can contribute to innovative treatments and global health advancements. Work amongst renowned researchers to produce groundbreaking research, ultimately translating these findings into personalised treatments that transform patient care. Course ...Read more

Course overview Advance your expertise in human health and become equipped with the essential skills to research the body’s complex processes. By applying advanced technologies in endocrine and metabolism research to study human diseases and aging, you can contribute to innovative treatments and global health advancements. Work amongst renowned researchers to produce groundbreaking research, ultimately translating these findings into personalised treatments that transform patient care. 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. You can choose from a wide range of research areas within Metabolism and Systems covering: Metabolism and metabolic disease Hormones and reproduction Hormones, immunity and inflammation Hormones, metabolism and cancer Our principal investigators use a comprehensive approach, combining in vitro and in vivo models, human physiology, advanced omics and imaging techniques, experimental medicine studies, and clinical trials.

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CUG Ranking
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14th

Entry requirements

You must have a 2:1 Honours degree in a subject relevant to the research area you are applying to.

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£4,921 per year

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£22,110 per year

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£22,110 per year

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University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham United Kingdom B15 2TT United Kingdom
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